Aspergers - Different, Not Less: Occupational Strengths and Job Interests of Individuals with Asperger%26apos;s Syndrome

作者：Lorenz Timo^*; Heinitz Kathrin

来源：PLos One, 2014, 9(6): e100358.

DOI：10.1371/journal.pone.0100358

Rooted in the neurodiversity approach, this study provides an overview of the strengths and interests of individuals with Asperger%26apos;s Syndrome. We interviewed136 individuals with Asperger%26apos;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%26apos;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 (Phi(Cramer) =.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%26apos;s indicate lower self-efficacy, both general and occupational. Furthermore, a high concentration of individuals with Asperger%26apos;s can be found in the areas I (Investigative) and C (Conventional) of Holland%26apos;s RIASEC model.

• 出版日期2014-6-20