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Dr. Wehman receiving the 2018 Distinguished Scholarship Award

Dr. Wehman speaks about the employment of people with physical and intellectual disabilities

Paul Wehman, Ph.D., has been a tenured faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University since 1976. Originally with the VCU School of Education, he moved to a joint appointment with SOE and the School of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has now returned to an exclusive faculty appointment with SOE. His highly interdisciplinary background and pioneering work in the beginning of supported employment have facilitated millions of persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities, brain injury, and spinal cord injury all over the world to gain and retain competitive employment.

Projects

Editorial

Publications

Articles:

• Graham, C., Inge, K., Wehman, P., Seward, H. & Bogenschutz, M. (2018). Barriers and facilitators to employment as reported by people with physical disabilities: An across disability type analysis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 48(2), 207-218.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-180929
• Inge, K., Graham, C., Brookes-Lane, N., Wehman, P. & Griffin, C. (2018). Defining customized employment as an evidence-based practice: The results of a focus group study. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 48(2), 155-166.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-180928
• Inge, K., Graham, C., McLaughlin, J., Erickson, D., Wehman, P. & Seward, H. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of Facebook to impact the knowledge of evidence-based employment practices by individuals with traumatic brain injury: A knowledge translation random control study. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 0, 0.
• Dillard, C., Ditchman, N., Nersessova, K., Foster, N., Wehman, P., West, M. & Neblett, J. (2017). Post-concussion symptoms in mild traumatic brain injury: Findings from a pediatric outpatient clinic. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39(6), 544-550.
• Wehman, P., Schall, C., McDonough, J., Graham, C., Brooke, V., Riehle, E., Brooke, A., Ham, W., Lau, S., Allen, J. & Avellone, L. (2017). Effects of an employer-based intervention on employment outcomes for youth with significant support needs due to autism. Autism, 21(3), 276–290.
• Wehman, P., Brooke, V., Brooke, A., Ham, W., Schall, C., McDonough, J., Lau, S., Seward, H. & Avellone, L. (2016). Employment for adults with autism spectrum disorders: A retrospective review of a customized employment approach. Research in Developmental Disabilities, , 61-72.
• Kaya, C., Chan, D., Rumrill, P., Hartman, E., Wehman, P., Iwanga, K., Pai, C. & Avellone, L. (2016). Vocational rehabilitation services and competitive employment for transition-age youth with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 45(1), 73-83.
• Schall, C., Wehman, P., Brooke, V., Graham, C., McDonough, J., Brooke, A., Ham, W., Rounds, R., Lau, S. & Allen, J. (2015). Employment Interventions for Individuals with ASD: The Relative Efficacy of Supported Employment With or Without Prior Project SEARCH Training. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(12), 3990–4001.
• Revell, G., Wehman, P., Seward, H., Inge, K. & Cimera, R. (2015). Employment outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries: 2011 - 2013. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 42(1), 85–96.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-140726
• Rumrill, P., Wehman, P., Cimera, R., Dillard, C. & Chan, D. (2015). Vocational rehabilitation services and outcomes for transition-age youth with traumatic brain injuries. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 31(4), 288-295.
• West, M., Targett, P., Wehman, P., Cifu, G. & Davis, J. (2015). Separation from supported employment: a retrospective chart review study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 37(12), 1055-1059.
• Wehman, P., Sima, A., Ketchum, J., West, M., Chan, F. & Luecking, R. (2015). Predictors of Successful Transition from School to Employment for Youth with Disabilities. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25(2), 323-334.
• Wehman, P., Chan, F., Ditchman, N. & Kang, H. (2014). Effect of supported employment on vocational rehabilitation outcomes of transition-age youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A case control study. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 52(4), 296-310.
  https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-52.4.296
• Wehman, P., Schall, C., McDonough, J., Kregel, J., Brooke, V., Brooke, A., Ham, W., Graham, C., Riehle, E., Collins, H. & Thiss, W. (2014). Competitive Employment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(3), 487–500.
• Wehman, P., Schall, C., Carr, S., Targett, P., West, M. & Cifu, G. (2014). Transition From School to Adulthood for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 25(1), 30-40.
• Wehman, P., Chen, C., West, M. & Cifu, D. (2014). Transition planning for youth with traumatic brain injury: Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Survey-2. NeuroRehabilitation, 34(2), 365-372.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-131029
• Targett, P., Wehman, P., West, M., Dillard, C. & Cifu, G. (2013). Promoting transition to adulthood for youth with physical disabilities and health impairments. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 39, 229-239.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-130653
• Graham, C., Inge, K., Wehman, P., Murphy, K., Revell, G. & West, M. (2013). Moving employment research into practice: Knowledge and application of evidence-based practices by state vocational rehabilitation agency staff. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 39(1), 75-81.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-130643
• Wehman, P., Lau, S., Molinelli, A., Brooke, V., Thompson, K., Moore, C. & West, M. (2012). Supported Employment for Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Preliminary Data. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 37(3), 1-10.
  https://doi.org/10.2511/027494812804153606
• Schall, C., McDonough, J., Molinelli, A., Riehle, E., Ham, W., Thiss, W. & Wehman, P. (2012). Project SEARCH for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Increasing Competitive Employment On Transition from High School. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 0, .
  https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300712459760
• Wehman, P. (2012). Editorial - Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 36, no. 1. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 36(1), 1.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-2012-0576
• Wehman, P. (2012). Supported Employment: What is it?. , 0, .
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-2012-0607
• Schall, C., Wehman, P. & McDonough, J. (2012). Transition from school to work for students with ASD; Understanding the process and achieving better outcomes. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 29(1), 189-202.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2011.10.009
• Cimera, R., Wehman, P., West, M. & Burgess, S. (2012). Do Sheltered Workshops Enhance Employment Outcomes for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder?. Autism, 16(1), 87-94.
  https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361311408129
• Wehman, P. (2012). Transition from School to Work: Where are we and where do we need to go?. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 0, .
  https://doi.org/10.1177/2165143413482137
• Ireys, H. & Wehman, P. (2011). The Evaluation of the Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment. JVR, 34(2), 67-69.
  https://doi.org/DOI:10.3233/JVR-2010-0535
• Wehman, P. (2011). JVR 20th Anniversary- Editor’s Introduction. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 35(3), 143.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-2011-0561
• Hendricks, D. & Wehman, P. (2009). Transition from school to adulthood for youth with autism: Review and recommendations. Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 24(2), 77-89.
  https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357608329827
• Brooke, V., Revell, G. & Wehman, P. (2009). Quality indicators for competitive employment outcomes: What special education teachers need to know in transition planning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(4), 58-66.
  https://doi.org/10.1177/004005990904100406
• Arango-Lasprilla, J., Ketchum, J., Flores Stevens, L., Balcazar, F., Wehman, P., Forster, L. & Hsu, N. (2009). Ethnicity/Racial difference in employment outcomes following Spinal Cord Injury. NeuroRehabilitation, 24(1), 37 - 46.
  https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-2009-0452
• Wehman, P., Gentry, T., West, M. & Arango-Lasprilla, J. (2009). Community integration: current issues in assistive technology and vocational rehabilitation for individuals with TBI. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 46(6), 1-10.
• Arango-Lasprilla, J., Ketchum, J., Williams, K., Kreutzer, J., Marquez de la Plata, C., O’Neil-Pirozzi, T. & Wehman, P. (2008). Racial differences in employment outcomes after traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 89(5), 988-995.
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2008.02.012

Books:

• West, M., Targett, P., Crockatt, S. & Wehman, P. (2012). Return to Work Following Traumatic Brain Injury. , : .
• Wehman, P. (2012). Life Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young Adults with Disabilities (New 5th Edition). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
• Wehman, P. & Kregel, J. (2012). Functional Curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Age Students with Special Needs (3rd edition). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
• Wehman, P. (2011). Essentials of Transition Planning. Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing, Co..
• Thoma, C. & Wehman, P. (2010). Getting the Most Out of IEPs. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Co..
• Wehman, P., Datlow Smith, M. & Schall, C. (2009). Autism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success beyond the classroom. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.

Book Chapters:

• Wehman, P., Targett, P., Schall, C. & Carr, S. (2014). Meaningful employment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In Tancani, M., Bondy, A., Autism spectrum disorders in adolescents and adults: Evidence-based and promising interventions (pp. 237-264). , : .
• Schall, C., Wehman, P. & Carr, S. (2014). Transition from high school to adulthood for young adults with ASD. In Volkmar, F., Reichow, B. & McPartland, J. (pp. 41-60). , : .
• Hendricks, D., Smith, M. & Wehman, P. (2009). Teaching youth for success: From classroom to community. In Wehman, P., Datlow Smith, M. & Schall, C. Autism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success beyond the classroom (pp. 109-136). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.