Arbetslivet för vuxna med autismspektrumstörning

Sammanfattning: Background: Being a part of the working life is something most adults aim for, yet adults with autism spectrum disorder have high unemployment rates. Few studies have investigated which occupational therapy interventions that promote working life for adults with autism spectrum disorder. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine and describe occupational therapy interventions that are described in the literature to improve participation in working life for adults with autism spectrum disorder. Methods: A literature review was conducted were ten articles from the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO were analyzed. The result is presented based on the OTIPM and its intervention models. Results:. The results show that the most frequent interventions used are occupational skills training and compensatory aids such as assistive technology in working life for adults with autism spectrum disorder. Conclusion: Occupational therapy interventions in working life increases the possibilities of obtaining and retaining an employment for adults with autism spectrum disorder. In addition, it was found that employers were satisfied and an increased quality of life can be seen by the employee. This shows the great benefits of employing adults with autism spectrum disorder.