Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Autism-Specific Workplace Tool for Employers: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Melissa ScottSonya Girdler

Abstract

A randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Integrated Employment Success Tool (IEST™) in improving employers' self-efficacy in modifying the workplace for individuals on the autism spectrum. Employers (N = 84) were randomised to the IEST™ or support as usual groups. Measurements of self-efficacy, knowledge and attitudes towards disability in the workplace were obtained at baseline and post-test. Results revealed a significant improvement in self-efficacy within the IEST™ group between baseline and post-test (p = 0.016). At post-test, there were no significant differences between groups in relation to self-efficacy in implementing autism-specific workplace modifications and employer attitudes towards disability in the workplace. Given the lack of significant outcomes, further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of the IEST™ for employers. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry #ACTRN12614000771651, registered 21/7/2014. Trial URL https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=366699 .

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May 3, 2019·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Elinda Ai Lim LeeSonya Girdler
Jun 10, 2019·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·Yael GoldfarbOfer Golan
Jul 6, 2019·Autism Research : Official Journal of the International Society for Autism Research·Melissa H BlackSven Bölte
Mar 15, 2020·Autism Research : Official Journal of the International Society for Autism Research·Melissa H BlackSonya Girdler
Sep 22, 2020·Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy·Melissa ScottSonya Girdler
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