تحديات تشغيل الأفراد ذوي اضطراب طيف التوحد من وجهة نظر أسرهم

Abstract EN

The present study aimed to reveal the challenges of employing individuals with autism spectrum disorder in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The final sample consisted of (97) family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, who were (16) years and older, registered in the records of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, comprehensive rehabilitation centers, and government programs.

A questionnaire prepared by the researcher was used as a tool to conduct the study.

The results of the study concluded that there are challenges that hinder the process of employing individuals with autism spectrum disorder related to society, family, the level of education and training of the autistic adult, as well as challenges related to the work system and the economic situation in general.

The results showed that the more the family were educated and had a high economic level, the more interested in her autistic son / daughter obtaining independence through work.