Insight: Innovative new programme helps adults with autism find employment
Posted by Jon Kennard in CPD on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 18:23
Prospects, The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) recruitment service is piloting a new 28-week into-work course they’ve developed for adults with autism called Preparation for Employment (PfE).
NAS surveys indicate that only 15% of adults with autism are currently in full-time employment, despite the fact that most are willing and able to work.
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