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Farmakopoulou I, University of Patras, GreecePapanikolaou A, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Martinos M. M, American College of Greece, Greece
Giannakopoulos G, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Abstract
Although public health policies emphasize the need for inclusive communities, the participation of young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in postsecondary education and work is particularly low. This study is funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation and aims to explore the educational and working experiences of young adults with ASD (age range:18-35 years) in Greece. Participants are selected from a cohort of 1220 individuals with a childhood diagnosis of ASD. This cohort was primarily assessed in the ASD focused clinic at Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital. Longitudinal data derived from standardized instruments used for diagnostic purposes are available and will be used as prognostic variables in relation to outcomes. Quantitative outcomes are explored via the administration of parental and self-completed questionnaires. In the present paper qualitative outcomes are explored using 30 semi-structured interviews, where educational and working experiences are probed. The major themes of the semi-structured interviews that have emerged from the study are: (a) the absence of services and lack of proper dissemination with regards to already established initiatives/services, (b) the high level of parental involvement in job seeking practices, (c) the experience of bullying, especially during primary and secondary school. This is an ongoing study looking into the educational and working experiences of young adults with ASD in Greece. Preliminary results point to several barriers related to inclusion in work and educational settings and highlight the need for better dissemination of information regarding the available services.
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Conference: PCE2025Stream: Learning Experiences
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I F., A P., M M., & G G. (2025) Ways of Removing Social Exclusion of Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Educational and Workplace Behaviour Pathways ISSN: 2758-0962 The Paris Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 593-605) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2025.45
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2025.45
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