Providing Opportunities for Employment

• By: L. Lynn Stansberry-Brusnahan, PhD Debra Cote, PhD California State University, Fullerton
• April 1st, 2014
• adolescent mental health, anxiety disorders, avoidance behavior, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), early intervention, employment initiatives, family involvement, functional impairment, school refusal
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Integrated work experiences enhance the quality of life for those living with ASD, reduce financial strain on aging parents, and contribute to the economic development of communities. A lack of supports and low expectations can result in sheltered work experiences, unemployment, and underemployment...