Conditions and Limitations of Internet-based Information Sharing on Autistic Spectrum Disorders at Regional Youth Support Stations

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  • MORI Kohei
    Tohoku University Graduate School of Educational Informatics Education Division Research Fellowship of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  • YAMAMI Yumi
    Kanda-Higashi clinic, MPS center
  • TANAKA Atsushi
    Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus
  • FUSATO Daisuke
    Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus

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Recent research has reported that the number of unemployed youth with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) or suspected of ASDs is increasing. Moreover, problems faced by youth with ASDs in remaining employed have been focused. In this study, we accessed websites of regional youth support stations and analyzed information provided by these websites, in order to understand the contemporary situation related to the provision of information by these stations. Information about the provision of support in previous cases, institutional cooperation, upcoming events and the style of consultation, among others were summarized. Results indicated that information on available consultation methods at the stations was displayed on all websites. Of the stations, 18.8% required users to visit stations for consultations. However, characteristics of potential users indicated that email, telephone consultations, and home-visits were more suitable and desirable for them. Other issues including the frequency of updating the websites and information about events for interacting with similar others were also investigated. Based on the results, we have discussed the roles of regional youth support stations in meeting social needs.

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