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¹Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.

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Many autistic adults struggle with employment despite support. This study found current work support often unmet needs, emphasizing the need for autism-informed, individualized employment assistance.

Keywords:

Employment health care services occupational therapy questionnaire rehabilitation

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Neurodevelopmental disorders
Employment and disability studies
Social inclusion research

Background:

Autistic adults face significant employment challenges.
Existing support systems have not fully addressed these barriers.
Understanding autistic individuals' experiences with support is crucial for improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate the work-related situation of Swedish adults with autism.
Compare employment support patterns between employed and unemployed autistic individuals.
Describe autistic adults' perceptions of the effectiveness of work-related support.

Main Methods:

Survey distributed to 227 autistic adults (aged 25-35) in southeastern Sweden.
Collaboration with seven psychiatric outpatient clinics.
Quantitative statistical analysis and qualitative content analysis of survey data.

Main Results:

Less than half of participants were employed.
Approximately half received work-related support, with similar types reported by both employed and unemployed groups.
Many participants reported unmet needs and criticized support relevance, timing, and lack of autism-specific understanding.

Conclusions:

Current employment support structures for autistic individuals require significant adaptation.
There is a critical need for autism-informed, individualized approaches to foster sustainable employment.
Developing more responsive and tailored support systems is essential for improving employment outcomes.