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Employment Outcomes of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Employment provides an important link to financial independence, health insurance, benefits, and social relationships.

Paul Shattuck

Author(s)
Anne Roux, Jessica Rast, Julianna Rava, Kristy Anderson, Paul Shattuck

Date
8/31/2015

Topics
Employment

Type
Fact Sheet

Data Source
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS-2), $name

# Pages
2

Key Findings

  • What is the rate of employment for young adults with autism?
  • How does the job rate change in the first years after high school?

Overview

Employment provides an important link to financial independence, health insurance, benefits, and social relationships. Learn key statistics about employment from the National Autism Indicators Report.

Suggested Citation

Roux, Anne M., Shattuck, Paul T., Rast, Jessica E., Rava, Julianna A., and Anderson, Kristy A. National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood. Philadelphia, PA: Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, 2015.

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