Postsecondary Education and Employment Among Youth With an Autism Spectrum Disorder

We examined the prevalence and correlates of postsecondary education and employment among youth with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Data were from a nationally representative survey of parents, guardians, and young adults with an ASD. Participation in postsecondary employment, college, or vocational education and lack of participation in any of these activities were examined. Rates were compared with those of youth in 3 other eligibility categories: speech/language impairment, learning disability, and mental retardation. Logistic regression was used to examine correlates of each outcome.