Abstract
This study extends previous research by continuing to describe the natural support process. Specifically, we focus on the roles that co-workers and job coaches assume in supporting a worker with a disability. First, we discuss research related to co-worker involvement in work setlings and provide a rationale for considering various roles for co-workers and job coaches. Second, we propose a framework for a continuum of six support strategies for co-workers and job coaches and show how prior research supports these strategies. Third, we offer suggestions for selecting an appropriate support strategy in a particular work setting. Finally, we discuss research areas that are still needed to clarify the natural support process.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 87-95 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 1 2001 |
Keywords
- Co-workers
- Culture of work settings
- Instructional strategies
- Natural supports
- Supported employment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Professions(all)
- Social Sciences(all)
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Ohtake, Y., & Chadsey, J. G. (2001). Continuing to describe the natural support process. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 26(2), 87-95.