| 40 It would be good if an employee could have weekly contact with an employment co-ordinator to discuss his/her work tasks (e.g., breaking the steps of a big task down into smaller tasks, workplace difficulties) |
-1 |
-2 |
6
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| 34 The lighting of the room can affect an employee’s ability to work |
-1 |
-2 |
6
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| 28 Constant, high level of support from an employment co-ordinator is required, even when an employee’s confidence in work skills increases |
-2 |
-5 |
5
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| 2 It is helpful when the support required from an employment co-ordinator is re-assessed and adjusted after the probation period |
3 |
-3 |
5
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| 22 Job trials are helpful to demonstrate specific skills required in a workplace |
0 |
1 |
5
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| 43 Participating in a job trial is better than attending a face-to face interview |
-2 |
0 |
4
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| 46 It would be helpful to research the workplace website before doing a job interview |
-2 |
4 |
4
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| 21 Job trials help identify areas where more support is needed (e.g., identifying how tasks can be simplified or specifically adjusted) |
4 |
0 |
4
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| 48 Job matching employees to their specific interests motivates work participation |
3 |
5 |
4
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| 51 It is not important that employees are motivated by their work |
-4 |
-6 |
-4
|
| 39 It is easier to engage in social conversations when topics are initiated by work colleagues, rather than initiating them |
-3 |
2 |
-4
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| 52 Being able to work is important for independence |
2 |
6 |
-4
|
| 30 Workplace mentors can assist with daily work issues |
2 |
1 |
-4
|
| 26 To be productive at work a thorough understanding of job expectations is essential |
4 |
4 |
-5
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| 29 If required, workplace mentors can give advice on appropriate social behaviour |
1 |
1 |
-5
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| 38 Short, regular breaks during the day interrupt with concentration |
-4 |
-1 |
-5
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| 6 Education training on Autism Spectrum Disorders for all employed staff is unnecessary in the work environment |
-3 |
-4 |
-6
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| 47 The process of finding a job is difficult |
2 |
3 |
-6
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