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"Go for it!": supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder in employment
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, HUNTER Susan, INFUSION CO-OPERATIVE
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 114p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report aimed to investigate the employment support available for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in paid and unpaid jobs in Scotland. The study aimed to map the nature and availability of employment support; to identify aspects of good practice; and to explore the direct experiences of individuals and their families. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods and involved a review of the literature published in the past 5 years; telephone interviews with 10 key stakeholders; a postal questionnaire survey of 204 employment support providers; in-depth qualitative interviews with 15 supported employees, their families and 10 employees. The report concludes that there is some way to go before the aspirations of people with learning disabilities or ASD for real paid jobs are met. Examples of good practice were identified and, while the results were life changing for the individuals involved and their families, supported employment as originally intended was not being put into practice. There is a need for a more strategic and coordinated approach to developing and funding supported employment in Scotland so that its implementation can be more widespread.
Social work with people with learning difficulties: making a difference
- Authors:
- HUNTER Susan, ROWLEY Denis
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 208
This book explores theoretical frameworks for working with people with learning difficulties and examines the role of services and the social worker, drawing on person-centred, community-centred and family involvement perspectives. It includes up-to-date case studies, practice examples and points for reflection. Chapters include: Transition to adulthood; Setting up a home; Getting a job: from occupation to employment; Founding families and having children; Growing older; Capacity, risk and protection; and Supporting people with complex needs. (Edited publisher abstract)