Strengthening Community Engagement with Vocational Training and Employment for Young Adults with Autism

• By: Julie Weiss, MSEd, BCBA, LABA Julie LeBlanc, MS, BCBA, LABA New England Center for Children
• October 1st, 2019
• ABA, community, employer partnerships, employment, Fall 2019 Issue, vocational training
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We want our students with autism to be able to answer the question, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” Employment provides a sense of belonging, improved quality of life, community inclusion, and a paycheck. Historically, however, employment rates for adults with autism are low. As...