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Entering The Workforce With Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Vermont Edition" hears from agencies that prepare individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder for a career.
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"Vermont Edition" hears from agencies that prepare individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder for a career.

According to the CDC, about one child in 60 is identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. We'll discuss the unique challenges individuals with ASD face as they enter the workforce after graduating from high school and college.

Hugh Bradshaw, employment services manager for and Ron Turner, School2Work coordinator for , discuss supporting young adults with ASD, helping them find the right career path and .

Broadcast live on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý program Vermont Edition.
Mary Williams Engisch is a local host on All Things Considered.

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