Hayley Hei Lam Cheng, Ashtyn Chau, Huberta Chan, Jackie Seto, Hayden Wong, Jeremiah So, Yvonne W Leung, Anna Victoria Wong, Theodore C K Cheung
BACKGROUND: Cultural-based literature focusing on Asian autistic immigrants living in Western countries is very limited. AIMS: The present study is a quality improvement exercise aiming to fill the gap by investigating the employment needs of and barriers for Chinese autistic youth and young adults in Ontario, Canada. METHODS & PROCEDURES: 71 individuals diagnosed with autism and 24 diagnosed with other mental illnesses, aged 12-29, participated in an online survey regarding their work readiness, work skills, interests, health and cultural concerns...
April 17, 2024: Research in Developmental Disabilities