The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University has released their 2017 National Autism Indicators Report, focused on Developmental Disability Services and Outcomes in Adulthood. This report examined the estimated 111,000 adults in the United States who experience autism and use developmental disability services. According to a summary article by Frank Otto, the editor of DrexelNow, “a quarter of adults with autism who use developmental disability services are not working or participating in other structured activities during the day, with only 14 percent holding a paying job in the community”.
This points to the need to further examine the full scope of needs and services for individuals on the autism spectrum, if and how these needs are being met and the eventual consequences, both positive and negative, particularly regarding transitioning from special education to increasing levels of independence.
Following is a link to the above-referenced article in its entirety: http://drexel.edu/now/archive/2017/May/National-Autism-Indicators-Report-Finds-Low-Employment-for-Adults-With-Autism-on-DD-Services/ Additionally, following is a webinar titled “Learning How Life Turns Out for People with ASD”, presented by Dr. Paul Shattuck, PhD, Associate Professor at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and leader of the Institute’s Life Course Outcomes Research Program:
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