The employment rate for people with autism is horrific. Something like 85 percent of people with autism — even those who finish college — are never employed. In addition to being deprived of a salary and benefits, unemployed young people remain dependent on their parents. They are isolated, bored, lack purpose, and stagnate. Employment is a good thing that is out of reach for too many people with autism.
All people with disabilities should have a job. Even autistic people with extreme behaviors, who are nonverbal and have intellectual disabilities, can contribute to society. We need the government to create programs that can serve their needs.
Many young adults with Level One autism blended into their high schools and colleges. Some aced their history and computer science classes. The rough edges of their autism were ground down after years of expensive therapy. Yet, their autism is still there, lurking in the background. In a world where all young people are struggling to find good jobs, autistic people can’t compete.
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I remember Fred Frese, a psychologist who had schizophrenia, was also always boosting employment as part of the treatment process. I don’t think the country is moving in that direction at the moment though.
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