TTLV: Vocational training for autistic children in adolescence in Hanoi City

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student name: Nguyen Huyen Chi

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 3, 1996

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of students No.: Decision No. 2279/QD-XHNV dated August 22, 2022 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training: No

7. Thesis topic name:Vocational training for autistic adolescents in Hanoi City.

8. Major: Social Work Code: 8760101.01

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Mai Linh, working at the Department of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of thesis results:

Implementing career guidance for adolescent children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a timely and correct policy of the Party and State, society, schools and families with ASD children.

Research results show that children with autism (ASD) in adolescence who receive vocational guidance have mild, moderate and severe levels of autism. Life skills and vocational skills are low, children need support to enhance pre-vocational skills. Most parents have the right awareness of career guidance activities for children with autism and want to have a specialized career guidance environment for children with autism because of the effectiveness of these models for children. The analysis results also show that there are not many separate policies for career guidance activities for children with autism and the level of access to policies by parents with children with autism in career guidance activities is also not high. Career guidance centers have built a team of teachers towards professionalism, promoting a number of professions suitable for children with autism such as handmade, cooking, baking... attracting a certain number of children with autism to participate in career guidance. However, the research results also show that there are still many limitations in career guidance activities for children with disabilities in terms of training programs, training quality, training professions, and low training quantity.

The survey results from parents show that there are many factors that influence career guidance activities for children with autism. These include factors from the child himself (65.6%); from the family (65.6%); from other students with autism at the center (15.6%); from supporting teachers (56.7%); from the school, management staff (34.7%); State and local policies to support children with autism (42.2%);

11.Ability to apply in practice:

Research confirms that career guidance activities for children with autism are really necessary and bring many benefits to children with autism. Children with autism can absolutely learn a trade, have a job and become useful citizens to society. Career guidance for children with autism needs to be based on the abilities of children with autism, there needs to be a career guidance center dedicated to children with support from family, community and society.

12. Further research directions: no

13. Published works related to the thesis: none

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full Name of the Student:Nguyen Huyen Chi

2. Gender:Female

3. Date of Birth:November 03, 1996

4. Place of Birth:Hanoi

5. Decision on the Recognition of Student Status:No. 2297/2022/QD-XHNV, dated August 22^th, 2022, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes During the Training Process:None

7. Thesis Title:Vocational Training and Career Orientation Activities for Adolescents with Autism in Hanoi

8. Discipline:Social WorkCode:8760101.01

9. Academic Supervisor:Dr. Mai Linh, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of Thesis Findings:

Implementing vocational guidance for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents a timely and appropriate initiative by the Party and State, as well as a shared responsibility of society, schools, and families of children with ASD.

Research findings indicate that adolescents with ASD who receive vocational orientation fall across a spectrum of severity—mild, moderate, and severe. Their life skills and vocational abilities are generally at a low level, necessitating targeted support to enhance pre-vocational skills. Most parents have a correct understanding of the importance of vocational guidance for children with ASD and express a strong desire for specialized vocational environments tailored to their children's unique needs, recognizing the positive outcomes such models bring.

The analysis also reveals a lack of specific policies dedicated to vocational guidance for children with ASD. Furthermore, parental access to and awareness of existing policies remains limited. Vocational training centers have made progress in professionalizing their staff and developing vocational pathways suited to children with ASD—such as handmade crafts, cooking, and baking—which have attracted a certain number of participants. However, the research also points to persistent limitations in the vocational guidance system, including gaps in curriculum design, training quality, diversity of vocational options, and overall program capacity.

Survey data from parents identify multiple factors involving the vocational orientation process for children with ASD. These include: Factors related to the children themselves (65.6%), Family-related factors (65.6%), Influence from other students with ASD at the centers (15.6%), Support from teachers and staff (56.7%), School and management-level involvement (34.7%), Government and local policy support for children with ASD (42.2%).

11. Practical Implications:

The research affirms that vocational guidance for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is both essential and beneficial, offering significant advantages for their personal development and social integration. Children with ASD are fully capable of learning vocational skills, securing employment, and becoming contributing members of society.

Vocational pathways for children with ASD should be tailored to their individual abilities and needs. This requires the establishment of dedicated vocational training centers specifically designed for children with ASD, supported by collaborative efforts from families, communities, and broader society.

12. Future Research Directions:None

13. Related Publications:None