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AUTHOR
Marika Mäkinen
Mistä on matematiikan oppitunti tehty - etnografinen tapaustutkimus matematiikan opettamisesta 4. luokalla
For a real job? : Views on the teaching of competence in working life by students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
In this study, twelve young students on the autism spectrum were interviewed on preparation for working life, employment guidance, the challenges and strengths of the autism spectrum, and suitable teaching methods. Interviews were supported by a structured and illustrated questionnaire. The data were analysed using key statistics. The results showed that, from the students’ perspective, the most important issues in preparation for work are familiarisation with different jobs, guidance in searching for a suitable job, evaluation of the suitability of the working environment, integration of occupational safety into work skills, and acquiring conversational skills in the workplace. The selecti…