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TEACCH-supported employment program

J H Keel1, G B Mesibov, A V Woods

  • 1University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
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Division TEACCH

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:

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  • 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.