Document Type

Capstone Project

Publication Date

Summer 8-16-2020

Publication Title

Brookings Public Policy Minor Culminating Project

Publisher

Brookings Mountain West

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

First page number:

1

Last page number:

14

Abstract

When immediately entering the labor market post-high school graduation, Transitional Age Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TAY-ASD) face significant barriers to employment compared to both their disabled and non-disabled peers. With employment outcomes characterized by low wages, short work hours, and social isolation, TAY-ASD from low income households with lower levels of functioning face the greatest hardship in seeking employment after high school graduation. Current vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs show inefficiency in servicing individuals with the greatest need for assistance due to lack of program monitoring and little emphasis for post-secondary education (PSE) attainment. This study suggests that reform to VR programs through increased service monitoring and establishment of expectations set for attainment of PSE holds potential to greatly benefit employment outcomes for TAY-ASD, particularly for low income individuals.

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Disability Policy; Labor Market Outcomes; Vocational Rehabilitation; Transition-Age Youth; Employment; Post-Secondary Education

Disciplines

Higher Education | Public Affairs | Public Policy | Social Policy | Urban Studies

File Format

pdf

File Size

378 KB

Language

English

Rights

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