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Aspergers – Different, Not Less: Occupational Strengths and Job Interests of Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome

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  • Timo Lorenz
  • Kathrin Heinitz

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Rooted in the neurodiversity approach, this study provides an overview of the strengths and interests of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. We interviewed136 individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and 155 neurotypical individuals via an online survey with regards to (a) demography, (b) occupational strengths, (c) general self-efficacy, (d) occupational self-efficacy, and (e) the job interest profile according to Holland. The vocational and educational fields of the individuals with Asperger's in the sample are more diverse than and surpass those classical fields stated in research and biographical literature. The comparison of both groups in cross-tables showed that the indicated strengths differ in several areas (ΦCramer = .02–.47), which means that a specific strength profile can be derived, and this profile goes beyond the clinical view of the diagnostic criteria. Individuals with Asperger's indicate lower self-efficacy, both general and occupational. Furthermore, a high concentration of individuals with Asperger's can be found in the areas I (Investigative) and C (Conventional) of Holland's RIASEC model.

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  • Timo Lorenz & Kathrin Heinitz, 2014. "Aspergers – Different, Not Less: Occupational Strengths and Job Interests of Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 9(6), pages 1-8, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0100358
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0100358
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    1. Timo Lorenz & Cora Frischling & Raphael Cuadros & Kathrin Heinitz, 2016. "Autism and Overcoming Job Barriers: Comparing Job-Related Barriers and Possible Solutions in and outside of Autism-Specific Employment," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(1), pages 1-19, January.
    2. Peter S. WONG & Michelle DONELLY & Philip A. NECK & Bill BOYD, 2018. "Positive Autism: Investigation of Workplace Characteristics. Leading to a Strengths-Based Approach to Employment of People with Autism," REVISTA DE MANAGEMENT COMPARAT INTERNATIONAL/REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 19(1), pages 15-30, March.

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