Accessing employment supports in the adult system for transitioning youth with autism spectrum disorders

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 89-100

  McDonough, Jennifer T ^a   Revell, Grant ^a  

^a VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

ASD; Autism; Employment; Transition to work

Indexed keywords

AUTISM; COMMUNITY PROGRAM; EMPLOYMENT STATUS; HEALTH SERVICE; HUMAN; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; REHABILITATION CARE; REVIEW; SOCIAL WELFARE; VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION;

EID: 77953511327     PISSN: 10522263     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3233/JVR-2010-0498     Document Type: Review

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