Perceived Career Impacts From Specialized Instruction in Cognitive Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-249
Author(s):  
Teresa Ann Grenawalt ◽  
Charles Edmund Degeneffe ◽  
Rachel Friefeld Kesselmayer
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Cognitive Disabilities ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
Career Options ◽  
Specific Learning

PurposeFocused instruction in cognitive disabilities addresses a need for training with populations growing in prevalence and public awareness in the United States. This is especially relevant in rehabilitation counseling given the poor employment outcomes found among persons with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and acquired brain injury. This study focused on the perceived career impacts of participation in a Cognitive Disabilities Certificate (CDC) specialization program.MethodA total of 33 graduates of a CDC program were asked to reflect on the career impacts of their specialized training in cognitive disabilities. Results were examined through phenomenological qualitative data analysis.ResultsFindings suggest participants had specific motivations for joining the CDC. Participants were able to achieve the goals set forth when applying such as skill development and expanding career options. Participants were able to achieve career outcomes they directly attributed to their CDC training.ConclusionsProviding students with an opportunity to specialize in an area of professional and personal interest not only enhanced their rehabilitation counseling training, it benefited their careers and clients. Implications for rehabilitation counselor education are discussed.

Recommendations for Preservice Training in Cognitive Disabilities: Perceptions of Practicing Rehabilitation Counselors

2021 ◽  
pp. JARC-D-20-00009
Author(s):  
Teresa Ann Grenawalt ◽  
Charles Edmund Degeneffe ◽  
Rachel Friefeld Kesselmayer
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Cognitive Disabilities ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Counseling Students ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cognitive Disability ◽  
Specialized Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Constant Comparative Method

Given an increased prevalence of cognitive disabilities in the United States, and federal legislation aimed to reduce employment disparities among individuals with cognitive disabilities, a greater emphasis on this population is needed in rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) programs. A total of 33 graduates of a Cognitive Disabilities Certificate program were asked to offer recommendations for future training of Master's-level rehabilitation counseling students in the area of cognitive disabilities. A phenomenological approach was applied, using the constant comparative method for data analysis. Analysis resulted in four emergent themes. Participants recommended pedagogical approaches to incorporate cognitive disability-related issues into RCE curriculum; specialized training on cognitive disabilities should be required; and specialized training in other disability populations was also recommended. Lastly, participants discussed the need to provide specialized training on sub-populations such as autism, military veterans, and persons with co-occurring psychiatric and cognitive disabilities. Implications for pedagogy and research are provided.

Rehabilitation Counselor Knowledge, Comfort, Approach, and Attitude Toward Sex and Disability

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanna N. Pebdani
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Counseling Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Master's Students ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Disability Status ◽  
Attitudes Toward Sex ◽  
Sexuality Training

This study examined the effect of rehabilitation counseling students’ age, sex, disability status, geographic location, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, and level of sexuality training on knowledge, comfort, approach, and attitudes toward the sexuality of people with disabilities. Participants were 312 rehabilitation counseling master’s students in Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited programs all over the United States. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) analyses demonstrated that Knowledge scores were affected by intensity of training. Other subscale scores indicated that rehabilitation counseling students had generally negative attitudes toward sex and disability and low levels of comfort with approaches from clients. Results demonstrate the importance of rehabilitation counselor educators incorporating the topic of sex and disability in training programs so that graduating students have the knowledge and comfort necessary to discus sex with their clients with disabilities.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors: A New Era

1977 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Roger H. Livingston ◽  
James R. Engelkes
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
New Era ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

The professional status and future of rehabilitation counseling, as a profession, has been enhanced through the certification of rehabilitation counselors. Since July, 1974, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification has certified more than 8,000 individuals in the profession. These professionals are located throughout the United States, its territories, and three foreign countries. Beginning in July, 1975, extensive demographic information was collected on each applicant resulting in a composite profile on slightly over 50% of the Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC's) certified during the “grandpersoning” period.

Multicultural Education and Training in Rehabilitation Counseling Education Programs

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-202
Author(s):  
Chandra M. Donnell ◽  
Stacia L. Robertson ◽  
Cozetta D. Shannon
Keyword(s):  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Counselor Education ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Counseling Education ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor Education ◽  
Multicultural Practices

Racial-ethnic backgrounds of rehabilitation counseling clientele have become increasingly diverse. Additionally, the current emphasis on globalization and international rehabilitation in diverse communities requires educators to examine teaching methods and strategies to best train rehabilitation counselors working within these complex diverse populations. Rehabilitation counseling training programs have begun to embrace multicultural practices as they are implemented in accreditation standards; however, implementation of multicultural practices in educational programs is still unclear. The purpose of this article is to define multicultural education and its role in rehabilitation counselor education. A multifaceted approach to multicultural education in rehabilitation counseling education is presented. Implications for rehabilitation counselor education programs is discussed.

The Use of a Job Task Analysis in Assessing the Perceptions of Human Resource Managers on the Role of the Rehabilitation Counselor in Industry

1995 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
James F. Scorzelli
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Task Analysis ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Vocational Counseling ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
Job Tasks ◽  
Resource Managers ◽  
Job Task

The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of a group of human resource managers on the roles and functions of rehabilitation counselors in business. A sample of 150 companies in Massachusetts were selected, and a job task analysis questionnaire was mailed to the human resource mangers of these companies. Based on a return rate of 41.5%, those job tasks rated the highest pertained to helping “troubled employees maintain their jobs with the company.” The results of this study appear to reconfirm the importance of vocational counseling and occupational placement courses in rehabilitation counseling training curriculum, and clearly identified the field experience as the most useful tool for developing links with business and industry.

Learning to Achieve: Rehabilitation Counseling & The Learning Disabled Adult

1984 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uma Krishnaswami
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
Psychosocial Implications ◽  
Specific Learning

A whole generation of identified learning disabled children has grown to adulthood and is in need of rehabilitation services. Their problems extend beyond their specific learning disabilities to the areas of social development, self-concept and interpersonal functioning. Functional aspects of learning disabilities are enumerated here, and psychosocial implications discussed.This article presents the need to adapt rehabilitation planning to better serve the learning disabled consumer, and outlines some adaptations of strategies for the rehabilitation counselor with this special population.

Public knowledge and stigma of autism spectrum disorder: Comparing China with the United States

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1531-1545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luodi Yu ◽  
Sheri Stronach ◽  
Ashley J Harrison
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Public Views ◽  
The U.S

Autism spectrum disorder in China differs considerably from autism spectrum disorder in the West in terms of prevalence estimates, education opportunities, and life outcomes of autistic people. The lack of autism spectrum disorder awareness could be a key factor underlying the disparities. To date, there has been no evaluation of autism spectrum disorder knowledge among the general public of China. Using the Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire developed for use in diverse cultural contexts, this study uncovered profoundly different public views about autism spectrum disorder in China compared with the United States. Determined by cognitive diagnosis modeling, 86%–91% of the surveyed U.S. citizens ( N = 1127) achieved adequate autism spectrum disorder knowledge in diagnosis/symptoms, etiology, and treatment, whereas for the Chinese citizens ( N = 1254) the percentages were only 57%–65%. Moreover, 14% of the participants from the United States were classified to endorse autism spectrum disorder stigma; in comparison, 38% of the Chinese participants endorsed autism spectrum disorder stigma. The Chinese citizens displayed knowledge deficits primarily in the areas of autism spectrum disorder core symptoms, comorbid intellectual impairment, and prognosis. Sociodemographic factors associated with the Chinese citizen’s misconceptions included gender, ethnicity, social economic factors, among others. These results have important implications for increasing public awareness and promoting community participation for autistic individuals in China. Lay abstract ASD in China differs considerably from ASD in the West in terms of prevalence estimates, education opportunities and life outcomes of autistic people. The lack of ASD awareness could be a key factor underlying these disparities. We asked 1127 U.S. citizens and 1254 Chinese citizens about their autism knowledge using the Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire (ASK-Q).The results indicated profoundly different public views about ASD in China compared to the U.S. Specifically, only 57%-65% of the Chinese citizens demonstrated adequate ASD knowledge compared to 86%-91% in the U.S. citizens. Fourteen percent of the U.S. citizens were shown to hold stigma beliefs towards ASD; in comparison, 38% of the Chinese citizens indicated ASD stigma. The Chinese citizens displayed misconceptions about ASD related to symptoms, causes, and possible long-term outcomes. In China but not in the U.S., male citizens and citizens with lower social economic status were more likely to have misconceptions about ASD than others were. The findings of this research can help increase public awareness about ASD and create a more inclusive environment for autistic people in China.

Careers in Employee Assistance Programs

1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E. Desmond
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Employee Assistance Programs ◽  
Employee Assistance ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Agent Model ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
Organizational Demands

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are being developed in all types of organizations. This development is seen as a valuable opportunity for employment of rehabilitation counselors. A rationale which suggests that rehabilitation counseling training is appropriate for EAP work is presented. Employee assistance programs are described as following three models: (a) the In-house model, (b) the Consortium model, and (c) the Trained agent model. The functioning of a rehabilitation counselor under each is described. Organizational demands on a counselor working in an EAP in a profitoriented organization also are discussed. A brief discussion which explains how rehabilitation counseling training programs can be modified to develop a specialty in EAP work is presented. Considerations which potential EAP counselors should weigh before planning to enter EAP work are discussed. Finally, resources for learning more about EAPs are identified.

Marketing Rehabilitation Counselor Education Programs

1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd R. Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
Counselor Education ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Counselor Educators ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor Education ◽  
Counseling Faculty ◽  
Career Options

This article offers a practical guide for rehabilitation counselor educators for marketing rehabilitation counselor education programs in order to attract the highest caliber students possible and to further promote the profession of rehabilitation counseling. Six marketing goals for rehabilitation counselor educators are described: (a) student recruitment, (b) quality education, (c) internships in diverse settings, (d) expand career options for rehabilitation counselors, (e) follow-up with graduates, and (f) program visibility. Numerous marketing strategies are described to achieve these six goals. Also, this article is helpful as an orientation (survival) manual for beginning rehabilitation counseling faculty so they better understand some of the typical expectations of their jobs.

Rehabilitation Counselor Education Programs' Response to Cultural Pluralism

1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Dodd ◽  
J. Ron Nelson ◽  
Steven W. Ostwald ◽  
Jerome Fischer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Counselor Education ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cultural Pluralism ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor Education ◽  
Need For Rehabilitation

The United States is becoming increasingly pluralistic, which necessitates concern about provision of culturally relevant rehabilitation counseling. A survey was conducted to determine whether and how cultural pluralism is addressed In rehabilitation counselor education programs. Most programs address cultural pluralism, although a variety of different courses and course infusion are employed. The need for rehabilitation counselor education programs to address cultural pluralism is discussed.

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