Autism Spectrum Disorder: Sensory Needs in the Workplace

<p>There is little to no empirical research for sensory sensitivities of individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and coping strategies used in the workplace. Seven students with ASD were interviewed about sensory sensitivities experienced and accommodations used at the workplace. This study found that participants self-regulated sensory sensitivities, and not asking for or using accommodations. Future research is needed to focus on the sensory sensitivities of individuals with ASD who have been in the work force for several years.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School of Teacher Education

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Stiff, Amy Fogle

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Patti Whetstone (Director), Dr. M. Christine Nagy, Dr. Sam Evans

• autism coping strategies
• autism in the workplace
• sensory integration
• Disability and Equity in Education
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1179

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.wku.edu:theses-2183