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National Autism Indicators Report: Vocational Rehabilitation

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Authors
Roux, Anne
Rast, Jessica
Anderson, Kristy
Shattuck, Paul T.
Date of Publication
May, 2016
Publication Type
Report
Focus Area
Population Health
DOI Entry
doi.org/10.17918/NAIRVOCREHAB2016
Source
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
Citation (AMA)

Employment is about more than simply earning a paycheck - it influences quality of life, independence, and wellness. Historically, employment outcomes for adults with autism are poor. The U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation system (VR) is designed to provide support to states for implementation of services to assist people with disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep employment. VR data allow us to examine some outcomes for those with autism compared to their peers.