What will I do after high school? That is a question asked by many teens. However, this question may be harder to answer for people with autism. The features below present the research on educational attainment and barriers, and provide information that may help families explore opportunities.
In this webinar, Ernst VanBergeijk, a professor at Lesley University, discusses employment and job trends for people with autism, skills that help individuals with autism gain and retain jobs and how employers and co-workers can create an autism-friendly workplace. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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We asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.
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Mary E. McDonald discusses how to prepare children and teens with ASD for adulthood.
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Regardless of where a student falls on the autism spectrum, there is a U.S. college program for him. But it probably will take some research to find the right fit. Here are some resources and tips that can help.
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The transition to college can be even more challenging for students with autism.
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