TEACCH-supported employment program

Area of Science:

• Applied Psychology
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

• The TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children) program has a history of serving individuals with autism.
• Supported employment is a key service delivery model for individuals with autism.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the supported employment program at Division TEACCH.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of different supported employment models for individuals with autism.

Main Methods:

• Utilized three supported employment models: individual placement, dispersed enclave, and mobile crew.
• Focused on individual strengths, job matching, and long-term support.

Main Results:

• The program served over 100 individuals with autism.
• Achieved an 89% retention rate in supported employment.

Conclusions:

• The TEACCH supported employment program is successful, evidenced by a high retention rate.
• Extensive long-term support services are crucial for the success of supported employment for individuals with autism.