Jul 27, 2020
Twenty-five students enrolled in the School District of Philadelphia’s School-to-Work Transition Programs gathered virtually on July 2nd 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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Nov 14, 2019
On November 4th, Transition Pathways of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute in partnership with Community Integrated Services hosted an event to promote inclusive hiring practices for those with autism and other disabilities
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Oct 10, 2019
State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs are a key source of public employment services for people with disabilities, and the number of people with autism who use VR services grows every year. The federal government authorizes approximately $3.5 billion annually to fund state VR programs.
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Jun 27, 2019
Jan 11, 2019
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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Sep 21, 2017
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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Feb 14, 2017
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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Jan 19, 2017
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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Jan 10, 2017
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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Dec 20, 2016
As the end of 2016 rapidly approaches, we take a moment to look back on the highlights of media mentions of our Life Course Outcomes work this year.
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Dec 15, 2016
The Autistic Global Initiative’s documentary Trauma Warriors, recently screened on Drexel University’s campus, aims to spark discussion and awareness of the issue of trauma and autism.
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May 03, 2016
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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Mar 30, 2016
Anxiety is known to add to functional impairments in those with autism, but studies of children and adolescents suggest that when we treat anxiety, we may see improvement in symptoms of autism as a whole.
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Mar 02, 2016
Our groundbreaking 2016 National Autism Indicators Report, to be released April 2016, will help us understand what role VR plays in employment of people with autism.
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Feb 09, 2016
What are the issues faced by researchers working to understand the experiences of people with autism in the U.S.? What needs to be done in order to further our research agenda?
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Jan 20, 2016
An analysis of reflections from a parent of an autistic child highlight the progress made and gaps that still exist in serving the needs of adults with autism over the past 40 years
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Jan 06, 2016
What role might Speech Language Pathologists play in improving outcomes for transition-age youth with autism?
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Dec 15, 2015
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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Dec 09, 2015
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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Nov 04, 2015
Disability supports services offices in Pennsylvania vary in their interpretation of services they are legally required to provide.
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Oct 28, 2015
What kinds of programs are available for students with autism? Think College is a great place to start your search for college resources for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.
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Oct 14, 2015
Autistic adult Lydia Wayman talks about how she measures up to the indicators of adulthood.
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Oct 08, 2015
The National Autism Indicators Report calls attention to issues that aren't represented in national-level autism data.
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Sep 23, 2015
Resources to fund autism research are not limitless. It's time to collect and use information, as any sound business would do, to inform a new conversation about innovation and investment.
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Sep 17, 2015
How do we apply Collective Impact thinking to the large scale problems of transition into adulthood?
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Sep 16, 2015
What do the words high-functioning and low-functioning really mean? Lydia Wayman explores the nuances of these commonly used terms.
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Aug 31, 2015
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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Aug 31, 2015
Lydia Wayman was diagnosed with autism at the age of 21. Her experience of adulthood is inextricably tied to autism.
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Aug 31, 2015
Welcome to the new Life Course Outcomes Research Program website! Our site features blogs, information products, and much more.
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Aug 31, 2015
Thinking about outcomes of adults with autism as “good” and “poor” limits our understanding of how people are faring. How can we understand and assess the outcomes of this population?
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Aug 31, 2015
Life course and public health perspectives offer new ways of thinking about employment issues and related research.
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Aug 31, 2015
What is an indicator, and why are national autism indicators so critical?
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Aug 31, 2015
What does it mean to use a life course perspective, and how does this apply to autism?
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Aug 31, 2015
Many parents of students with autism dread the services cliff that awaits after their child leaves school and the legally mandated supports that come with it.
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