Twenty-five students enrolled in the School District of Philadelphia’s School-to-Work Transition Programs gathered virtually on July 2^nd to hear from the first of many excited and experienced business leaders as part of this summer’s Extended School Year program.

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Vocational services are essential for transition-age youth on the autism spectrum who often have difficulty finding and keeping employment. These youths may experience a dramatic decline in supports and services after high school. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a key source of public assistance for people with disabilities who are seeking employment, including youth and adults with autism.

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Research shows having a competitive paid job during secondary school is a strong predictor of job success after graduation. The Student Conservation Association, A. J. Drexel Autism Institute, and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Community Integrated Services collaborated this summer to enable youth with autism to gain work experience.

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There are drastic differences in employment of people with autism across states. A newly funded study hopes to shed light on the factors underlying these differences and ways to move forward.

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With inauguration around the corner, it’s time to take stock of where we are as a nation in terms of autism research, and where we need to go.

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A new study will advance our understanding of how adults on the autism spectrum interact with the Supplemental Security Income program.

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How do people with autism interact with the Vocational Rehabilitation system to find employment? Read the latest from the LCO director about our new in-depth report.

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The Framingham Study revolutionized heart disease prevention by identifying common risk factors. It's time for a similar longitudinal study on autism.

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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act could potentially maximize employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including transition-age youth with autism.

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What research will make the biggest difference in the lives of people with autism and their families? We turned to autistic adult John Elder Robison for insights.

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Life course and public health perspectives offer new ways of thinking about employment issues and related research.

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What is an indicator, and why are national autism indicators so critical?

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What does it mean to use a life course perspective, and how does this apply to autism?

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