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What do we know about Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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  • Carolyn Dudley

    (The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary)

  • Jennifer Zwicker

    (The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary)

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An estimated 1 in 86 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) making it the most commonly diagnosed childhood neurological condition in Canada. Adults living with ASD have the poorest employment outcomes of those with disabilities. Most earn less than the national minimum hourly wage, endure extended periods of joblessness and frequently shuffle between positions, further diminishing their prospects. These poor employment outcomes result in lower quality of life and often lead to steep economic costs.

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  • Carolyn Dudley & Jennifer Zwicker, 2016. "What do we know about Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder?," SPP Communique, The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, vol. 8(4), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:clh:commun:v:8:y:2016:i:4
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