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Direct linkTaylor, Julie Lounds; Seltzer, Marsha Mailick – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
This report describes the post-high school educational and occupational activities for 66 young adults with autism spectrum disorders who had recently exited the secondary school system. Analyses indicated low rates of employment in the community, with the majority of young adults (56%) spending time in sheltered workshops or day activity centers.…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Autism, Young Adults, Sheltered Workshops
Rusch, Frank R.; Braddock, David – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2004
While supported employment has made significant gains since its formal introduction in 1984 (P. L. 98-527), segregated services continue to outpace the growth of supported employment. We discuss these and other important trends in this article, and conclude with recommendations that include (1) ensuring that all young adults leave high school…
Descriptors: Young Adults, State Agencies, Sheltered Workshops, Postsecondary Education
