ࡱ> =?< bjbj *(||8H4|xp!!!!!!$bEEZFoՕ! p0,H,, EE, : Todays piece was prepared by Beth Little, MD, based on a story on NPR, entitled, Young Adults With Autism More Likely To Be Unemployed, Isolated.  HYPERLINK "http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/04/21/401243060/young-adults-with-autism-more-likely-to-be-unemployed-isolated" http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/04/21/401243060/young-adults-with-autism-more-likely-to-be-unemployed-isolated Young adults with autism face unique challenges when transitioning to adulthood and joining the work force as they age out of resources and services. This article summarizes findings of the National Autism Indicators Report: Transition Into Young Adulthood out of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. The article brings to light several disparate outcomes between autistic and non-autistic young adults. For example, autistic young adults are less likely to be employed or obtaining higher education compared to those with other learning disabilities or emotional disturbance. They were also found to have an increased incidence of social isolation. The journalist goes on to postulate that these differences can in part be attributed to the increase in service sector jobs as opposed to vocational employment in the 1970s. Service careers rely more on social skills and interaction, two areas with which autistic individuals have difficulty. Additionally, in spite of a federal mandate for high schools to provide transition plans for autistic students, only 58% of autistic teens have such a plan. Far less services are available for adults with autism than for children, and those that do exist are difficult to access. Finally, young adults with autism often have co-morbid intellectual disabilities and medical disorders which can compound their difficulties functioning in the adult world. The article is a good introduction for the general population to the challenges that autistic young adults face. It draws attention to the fact that when compared to other disabilities, autism can be more limiting in obtaining higher education and jobs and more socially isolating. It briefly provides some possible contributing factors to these problems, and hopefully sparks dialogue that could lead to solutions. RESOURCES FORE PARENTS, AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND EDUCATORS: Autism Speaks: Why a transition plan?  HYPERLINK "https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/transition-tool-kit/why-transition-plan" https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/transition-tool-kit/why-transition-plan Info on transition, change in rights when children leave educational system, Section 504 explanation Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Employ Your Abilities  HYPERLINK "https://www.dshs.wa.gov/jjra/division-vocational-rehabilitation" https://www.dshs.wa.gov/jjra/division-vocational-rehabilitation Assistance to people with disabilities who want to work but face a substantial barrier to finding or keeping a job, with video, self assessment, and online referral Navigating College  HYPERLINK "http://navigatingcollege.org/download.php" http://navigatingcollege.org/index.php Introduction to the college experience for young adults with Autism written by adults with Autism UW Employment Program  HYPERLINK "http://uwep.washington.edu/index.asp" http://uwep.washington.edu/index.asp Community-based services for individuals disability looking for work Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities  HYPERLINK "http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html" http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html Department of Education website outlining laws surrounding postsecondary education for young adults with disabilities. 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