Understanding the experiences of autistic high school students and neurodivergent job coaches in a summer employment program: an interpretive description study

PURPOSE: This study explores the experiences of autistic youth and neurodivergent job coaches during a job training program. METHODS: Interpretive Description methodology guided this study. Two researchers facilitated virtual focus groups with autistic students and neurodivergent job coaches separately before (n = 14) and after (n = 12) the program. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify codes and develop themes.