The Centers for Disease Control report that only 55% of people diagnosed with ASD, nationwide, will have a job six years after graduating from high school (AJ Drexel Institute suggests that it is 58%). For high school graduates in the Delaware Valley on the high end of the spectrum what is currently available in our area and what new ideas can be offered to address the following objectives to help them achieve independence?
In the fall of 2017, the Board of Trustees at Hill Top Preparatory School approved a three-month sabbatical for the Headmaster to study what is currently available for individuals on the high end of the autism spectrum following high school and to propose what can be added to our area by Hill Top Prep to enhance the experience for these young adults.
What follows in succeeding posts is intended to be a journal of thoughts, experiences and conversations with others about this topic. It is our hope that you will comment on these postings; offering your thoughts and suggestions.
- Satisfying social experiences
- Moving from the security of the family unit to a new community with others
- Meaningful post-secondary education and training designed to fit identified interests
- Valued employment opportunities
In the fall of 2017, the Board of Trustees at Hill Top Preparatory School approved a three-month sabbatical for the Headmaster to study what is currently available for individuals on the high end of the autism spectrum following high school and to propose what can be added to our area by Hill Top Prep to enhance the experience for these young adults.
What follows in succeeding posts is intended to be a journal of thoughts, experiences and conversations with others about this topic. It is our hope that you will comment on these postings; offering your thoughts and suggestions.
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