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Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum in the Workplace

A closer look at employment experiences

Angel Hogan

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

Date
11/17/2015

Topics
Employment, Access to Services

Type
Fact Sheet

Data Source
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS-2)

# Pages
2

Key Findings

What is the average salary of a young adult on the spectrum?
What types of jobs do young adults on the spectrum have?

Overview

Young adults with autism often need additional support to find and maintain employment. Key statistics from the National Autism Indicators Report.

Suggested Citation

Roux, AM, Shattuck, PT, Rast, JE, Rava, JA, Anderson, KA, Hogan, A. National Autism Report: Transition into Young Adulthood. Philadelphia, PA: Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, 2015.