Take a look at the numbers, and the need to support this underserved population becomes abundantly clear.
ASD By the Numbers
Only
40%
of those who disclosed their disability to their postsecondary school
received accommodations
Fewer than
20%
of college students with autism have graduated or were even on track to graduate 5 years after high school
35%
of young adults (ages 19-23) with autism have not had a job or received postgraduate education after leaving high school
Nearly
42%
of young adults on the autism spectrum never worked for pay during their early 20's
78%
of respondents with ASD reported at least one occurrence of sexual victimization as opposed to 47.4% of the comparison group
26%
of adults with autism are affected by depression, and
42%
are affected by anxiety disorders
The average lifespan of someone with autism is currently half that of the general population – an average of
36 versus 72 years