THE JOHVANNY PROJECT
Changing the Statistics
The Project
The project aims to help teenagers with autism spectrum disorders lead more independent lives. Using the input of our community, we are developing a curriculum that teaches high school students with autism how to become financially independent, handle their emotions, efficiently communicate, and advocate for themselves. The ultimate goal of the project is to increase the number of people with autism pursuing higher education and career paths and change the statistics.
The Statistics
According to the National Library of Medicine, youth with an Autism Spectrum disorder had the lowest rates of participation in employment and the highest rates of no participation compared with youth in other disability categories. More than 50% of youth who had left high school in the past two years had no participation in employment or education. Higher income and higher functional ability were also associated with higher adjusted odds of participation in postsecondary employment and education.
Help Us Change the Statistics
By filling out this form, you can provide your input on what you feel is necessary for youth with autism spectrum disorders to lead successful, independent lives, and help us change the statistics