The Rewarding and Fulfilling Lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England is due to be reviewed by the end 2013. This event aims to assist in this review process by generating a discussion around one of the key targets of the strategy: Employment.
In order to assist in this process we would like you to consider the following questions:
- In your view, has the implementation of the strategy met its targets regarding employment? If not, what do you think has prevented it?
- What positive impact has had the strategy in your area regarding employment?
- What do you think are the main barriers to improve employment rates of adults with autism?
- What are the main reasons why people with autism find it difficult to retain a job?
- Are there any employment programmes in your area? If so, do you think they are cost –effective?
- In your experience, what are the most common adjustments employers need to make for an employee with autism?
You can find a copy of the keynote papers on the Autism RPP Hub site as a 'Resource' by following the links:
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Please complete this survey via surveymonkey on employment (4 versions for adults with autism, carers, practitioners and policy makers).
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/autismemployment
The source for this information and the group discussions can be found here: http://www.autismrpphub.com/groups/practice/753/hot-topic-autism-and-employment
