ISSUES IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS WITH LEARNING-DISABILITIES

This article reviews the literature on 10 areas related to employment of adults with learning disabilities: (a) transitions to work, (b) obt aining employment, (c) type of employment, (d) rate of employment, (e) wages, (f) job satisfaction, (g) job success, (h) effect of learning disabilities on work, (i) compensatory strategies, and (j) employer pe rceptions. Emergent themes and trends are presented as well as implica tions and recommendations for how to meet the employment needs of adul ts with learning disabilities. Methodological issues and concerns are also discussed along with implications and recommendations.