Most Canadian adults with autism are unemployed: Survey
According a survey from to Autism Speaks Canada (ASC), autistic adults have the bottom employment fee in Canada at 14.3 per cent, in comparison with the final inhabitants at 92.7 per cent.
ASC says the overwhelming majority of Canadian autistic adults (77 per cent) are unemployed, whereas autism is the quickest rising and mostly recognized neurodevelopment dysfunction in Canada.
Autism spectrum dysfunction is often detected in early childhood and is a neurological and developmental dysfunction that impacts how folks work together with others, talk, be taught, and behave.
According to Health Canada, roughly one in 66 youngsters and youth within the nation are recognized with autism spectrum dysfunction.
The survey additionally reveals the median annual employment revenue for autistic folks was $2,900.
To assist folks with autism achieve employment, ASC is internet hosting a job truthful starting with a digital occasion Tuesday the place dozens of recruiters and hiring managers from main corporations together with Amazon, Hyundai, Scotiabank and a number of other others participated.
According to ASC, two extra in-person occasions might be held on April 17 in Ottawa and April 28 in London, Ontario.
The platform expects tons of of Canadians to take part in these occasions.
“This is an incredible opportunity for everyone involved” co-owner of Substance Cares, a Toronto-based charitable basis that organizes the job truthful Neil Forester stated in a news launch revealed on Tuesday. “Employers can meet very-capable job seekers who’re extremely motivated. At the identical time, it’s a novel alternative for autistic Canadians, who might not really feel snug with the standard recruitment and interview processes.
“We already have hundreds of job seekers signed up this year. The more employers that sign on, the more viable opportunities that will be available for these applicants to put their knowledge and skills to use,” added Forester.
Reporting for this story was paid for via The Afghan Journalists in Residence Project funded by Meta.
