Employment for Persons on the Autism Spectrum: Examination of the State of the Field and the Path to Pursue

• By: Dianne Zager, PhD Pace University Colleen A. Thoma, PhD Samuel M. Fleisher, EdD
• April 1st, 2014
• adult services, autism employment, employment, job training, self-determination, sensory challenges, social communication, Universal Design for Transition, vocational support
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Despite evidence of the potential of individuals with autism to perform competitive jobs, employment rates for people on the spectrum remain extremely poor. Approximately 75% of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed (Autism Society, 2011; Van Laarhoven & Winiaski, 2012). In 2013,...

Finding the Right Employment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D Pacific Child and Family Associates
• April 1st, 2014
• autism employment, community integration, family involvement, job preparation, social skills, strength-based assessment, vocational support, workplace inclusion
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Locating a place of employment is one of the most prevalent challenges for an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In fact, according to a study conducted in 2010 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 21% of all adults with disabilities participated in the labor force as compared with...

Integrating Special Interests and Passions for Successful Employment

• By: Emily Brooks
• April 1st, 2014
• career development, employment, neurodiversity, social skills, special interests, vocational support, workplace inclusion
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As the 1 in 88 age out of the public school system in the US, autism service providers and organizations are questioning how to best meet the workplace needs of adults of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. As a journalist diagnosed on the autism spectrum myself, I have had my fair share of...