Rob Wilson, President, Employco USA

Autism rates have dramatically increased in recent years. However, while schools and community service programs have readily responded to what is being called “the autism epidemic,” employers are still lagging behind when it comes to meeting the needs of employees with ASD.

According to a study led by research scientist Anne Roux of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute in Philadelphia, 40 percent of young adults who are on the autism spectrum struggle to find employment. This is not just a crisis for those who are luckless in their job search, but it is a misfortune for companies as well.