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The Career Experiences of Individuals with ASD

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Autism in the Workplace

Part of the book series: Palgrave Explorations in Workplace Stigma ((PAEWS))

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This chapter examines the career experiences of individuals with autism. While there is relatively little research on the careers of individuals with ASD, the life and work outcomes for individuals with autism have been found to be less favorable than those for the general population. The stigma attached to autism, as well as the stereotypes and images of jobs, occupations, and careers for individuals with ASD may play a role in understanding the career experiences of Generation A as they transition into the workplace. Super’s career stages are utilized to understand how autism may affect the career experiences of Generation A throughout their work histories. The role of image norms in the career decisions of individuals with ASD across the life span is also considered.

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Hurley-Hanson, A.E., Giannantonio, C.M., Griffiths, A.J. (2020). The Career Experiences of Individuals with ASD. In: Autism in the Workplace. Palgrave Explorations in Workplace Stigma. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29049-8_4

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