The Action Research of Career Exploration Group Counseling for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Main Authors: YANG, HSIN-YING, 楊欣穎
• Other Authors: Feng, Hua
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/jyv2g9

碩士 === 國立彰化師範大學 === 復健諮商研究所 === 105 === With action research approach, this study was to investigate the how the career group counseling program fit for college students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Four college students with ASD participated in this study. Qualitative research method was applied t analyze the data. With continuing reflection and modification, the career counseling program for college students with ASD was established. The findings of this study were as following: 1. The researcher organized the major theme of the career group counseling program, which included self-exploration, environmental exploration and self-determination . And it is found out that with environmental exploration, it can enhance self-exploration and set up a realistic goal for their future career. 2. The researcher encountered several challenges, which included: few interactions, passive participation, the ability difference among members, abstraction weak and less discuss behavior. The researcher proposed feasible strategies through the reflection and the revision with the co-researcher, such as token economy, pairing grouping, visual prompt system, high structured schedule, and provide situational exercises. And has been aware of the researcher’s unique characteristic and the limits in the career guidance program practice. Finally, suggestions on future career exploration group counseling program design and research aim were proposed to provide reference for teachers and future studies.