The purpose of this study is to investigate the postsecondary education (PSE) career education framework for young adults with autism and/or intellectual disability (ID). The study consists of three sections. First, a systematic literature review identifies current career education programs for young adults with autism and/or ID. The review included 36 peer-reviewed English-language publications, selected from 535 sources using Boolean operators, covering the period from 2000 to 2024, with a focus on studies conducted in Japan, Indonesia, and the USA. Second, the semi-structured and in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 young adults with autism and/or ID who graduated from PSE and are experiencing conventional employment and self-employment. Third, the questionnaire was administered to 15 employers working with young adults with autism and/or ID and 12 parents involved in the self-employment of their children with autism and/or ID. The questionnaire assessed 46 items across eight aspects of employability skills—basic literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, leadership, management, interpersonal skills, information technology skills, systematic thinking, and work ethic—and compared the skills needed for conventional employment and self-employment of young adults with autism and/or ID. The result suggests the potential framework for career education in postsecondary education aims to provide early, continuous vocational training, tailored specific skill development, and workplace support for young adults with autism and/or ID while promoting self-employment as a viable option. This holistic approach seeks to address skill gaps and enhance employability by creating inclusive and supportive environments.

Authors:
Lisfatul Fatinah, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Hiroki Yoneda, University of Tsukuba, Japan

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Lisfatul Fatinah is a School Teacher/Instructor at London School Beyond Academy in Indonesia

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