Researchers have found that young adults with autism are less likely than their peers to be employed. Those who are employed tend to have part-time, low wage jobs, and family members may have to forfeit or change careers. This collection explores the research on employment challenges and opportunities from both the perspective of the autistic adult and family members.
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Many things changed for Braxton Webb in his 30s. He learned he has autism and began working with autistic children. Now he’s raising two sons, one with autism and one with ADHD. Follow his journey.
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Autistic people often face challenges in the workplace, particularly when they’re starting out. How have some SPARK study members responded?
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Parents of autistic children face more employment challenges than other parents. How have some parents in the SPARK study responded?
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In this recorded webinar, Stephen Shore, Ed.D., discusses how deficits and challenges attributed to autism can be reframed as strengths.
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The road to adulthood begins for many teens when they graduate from high school and move on to a first job or college. But for people with autism, leaving high school is a more monumental step, one that will transform their relationship to services. How can they prepare?
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Bobby’s family included him in everything since childhood, helping others to understand his autism. Now 35, he’s a big part of his community.
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John Graham knew that autism affects everyone differently. He recently learned from SPARK just how different his own autism is.
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When it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
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Although the road to adulthood can be bumpy for people with autism, Joseph Beno has moved smoothly from high school to employment and owning a car.
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As a young man, Adam Farris found himself in a tough place. With poor social skills, he could not keep a job or friends. Then he received an autism diagnosis – and help with social and life skills. With that, he transformed his life.
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