Perceived challenges, support and employability of individuals with high-functioning autism and down syndrome

Added Title

Challenges, support, employability of HFA and DS

Date of Publication

2015

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Abstract/Summary

The study explored the challenges faced, support received and employability of individuals with high-functioning autism and Down syndrome as perceived by their parents, siblings, teachers and therapist, and showed how the challenges and received support affect the individuals' employability. Interview method was implemented in order to collect data, and a semi-structured interview questionnaire was utilized. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the gathered data, wherein themes were produced from the results. Results show that the challenges faced by individuals with high-functioning autism and Down syndrome center mostly around their disability and the societal perception and attitude towards them. Support from the family and institutions like special education schools, non-government organizations, and the government itself greatly contributed to the development of the individuals with HFA and DS. It was shown that these given factors do have an effect on preparing a child for employment. However, it is prevalent from the responses gathered that the stigma towards these individuals' conditions leaves a big impact when it comes to accepting them in the society, which in turn affects their non-employability potential.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21142

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Keywords

Asperger's syndrome; Down syndrome; Autism

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