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Work-related experience of adult with autism spectrum disorder

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dc.contributor.author Auporbo, Al-Imran Chowdhury
dc.date.accessioned 2023-11-27T05:11:54Z
dc.date.available 2023-11-27T05:11:54Z
dc.date.issued 2021-02-16
dc.identifier.citation 34 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/924
dc.description This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. en_US
dc.description.abstract Background: Autism is a frequent condition nowadays. Occupational therapy is also a health profession that works with rehabilitation science. An occupational therapist helps in their daily activities. Adults with ASD work in diverse places in Bangladesh, and we need to know their experiences and expectations, because occupational therapy believes in the uniqueness of individuals. To make them national assets and self-sufficient in income generation, we must analyze their employment experiences from a cultural perspective. Study Aim: To explore the work-related experiences of adults with ASD in Bangladesh. Methodology: This study used a qualitative case study research approach to gather more detailed information regarding perception. This study focused on working adults with ASD. Purposive sampling identified the participants. An open ended semi-structured interview was utilized to obtain data. Results: Adult ASD can perform their job role if given flexibility. Interacting with adults with ASD requires understanding their views and preferences. Autism individual can work alone. In their view of choice, they value the work. They have an excellent relationship with them and rarely find institutional advance training to improve their task-related skills. Special needs schools must update their curriculum to meet current job market and autism needs. Participants claimed that colleagues seemed to be afraid of them. Conclusion: Person with Autism can be productive in their work place and complete their job task while they treated accurately. Key words: Autism, Adult autism, Work experience. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh en_US
dc.subject Autism en_US
dc.subject Adult autism en_US
dc.subject Work experience en_US
dc.title Work-related experience of adult with autism spectrum disorder en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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