This article details the iterative development, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of an 8-week work-related social skills intervention, Assistive Soft Skills Employment Training, for young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. In this mixed-methods study, pre- post-intervention surveys, interviews, functional measures were used to gather information on program's user acceptability, practicality, efficacy. Results indicate that Training graduates showed significant...

Abstract Introduction This study examined factors that predict stress level and life satisfaction among adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic role of social support. Method From a larger about experiences 2028 individuals without disabilities, 181 (or proxy) responded. Results Most respondents (92.8%) reported negative impacts from pandemic, 55.2% 96 employed pre‐pandemic reporting impacted employment, including job loss. The impact was...

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in character strengths for people with disabilities by using an international dataset VIA Institiute on Character. Specifically, we aimed explore (a) top and bottom five reported different disability groups all more broadly, (b) group each strength total strengths. investigator contacted Institute Character ( http://www.viacharacter.org/ ) obtaining current study. After data cleaning, our sample size resulted 11,699 disabilities. Among...

To use multitrait analysis to determine the measurement structure of Caregiver Empowerment Scale (CES).An American sample 87 adult primary family caregivers persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI).A four-factor was identified including factor 1 (Advocacy Self-Efficacy), 2 (Community 3 (Caregiver and 4 (Personal Self-Efficacy).The CES provides clinicians researchers a means assess self-perceived coping abilities TBI.

This study examined the major job functions and knowledge domains required for effective rehabilitation counseling practice in today’s rapidly changing environment to revise update test specifications Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification examination. report describes methodology used this nationwide study, primary research questions addressed, study’s principal findings recommendations, including new set of that will guide future versions Certified Examination. The results...

The purpose of this article is to examine the results certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) knowledge validation study conducted in collaboration with Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). research design for present includes both descriptive and ex post facto approaches. Three hundred ninety-four CRCs completed Knowledge Validation Inventory–Revised (KVI-R) survey. Factor analysis revealed six domains: (a) mental health counseling, (b) employer engagement job...

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to integrate the World Health Organization's International Classification Functioning, Disability, and (ICF) Stages Change (SOC) frameworks into a comprehensive employment model for people wit

Peer mentoring programs provide an opportunity for individuals with and without intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) to learn, socialize, work together in supportive inclusive environments. In this study, we used a phenomenological research design explore the impact of college campus-based peer program on experiences perceptions participating mentors ( n = 13) toward high school students IDD who were enrolled school-to-work transition housed campus. Using thematic analysis across...

Abstract Social inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is related to positive mental health social outcomes; yet, IDD experience societal barriers that limit opportunities for community participation. Providing interactions between without through peer mentoring may diminish improve inclusion. Guided by the self‐determination theory, current report describes development a programme promote natural process building intrinsic motivation personal growth...

This article provides an executive summary of the American Psychological Association's (APA's) revised Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention With Persons Disabilities. The revision was requested by Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology approved APA Council Representatives February 2022. task force updated expanded guidelines' empirical bases; squarely situated guidelines a changing sociocultural landscape (reflected discussions disability models, biases barriers, language use,...