Self-determination, social skills, job search, and transportation: Is there a relationship with employment of young adults with autism?
BACKGROUND: Job seekers' personal traits like self-determination and social skills are often highlighted as key for achieving employment. However, a growing literature suggests that external factors should not be overlooked either, including job search strategies and transportation. OBJECTIVE: The p...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation Vol. 45; no. 3; pp. 225 - 240 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2016
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