Employment of autistic people

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The employment of autistic people is a complex social issue, and the rate of unemployment remains among the highest among all workers with physical and neurological disabilities. The rate of employment for autistic people is generally seen to be very low in the US and across the globe, but accurate measurement is rare, as studies often have small sample sizes and rely on self-reporting. A 2021 report in the United Kingdom found 71% of autistic adults are unemployed. In the United States, estimates of unemployment range from 39% to 85%. Many autistic adults face significant barriers to full-time employment and have few career prospects despite the fact that approximately 50% of autistic individuals have a normal or high-normal IQ and no significant physical disabilities. In fact, autistic young adults are more likely to be unemployed than people with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or speech/language impairment. Many autistic people have long been kept in specialized institutions...

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