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Do sheltered workshops enhance employment outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorder ? This study investigated whether sheltered workshops help prepare individuals with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) for competitive employment within the community . Two groups of individuals were compared : ( a ) 215 supported employees who were in sheltered workshops prior to entering supported employment and ( b ) 215 supported employees who were not in sheltered workshops . Individuals from both groups were matched based on their primary diagnosis , secondary diagnosis ( if present ) , and gender . Results showed that there were no differences in rates of employment between these two groups . However , individuals who participated in sheltered workshops earned significantly less ( US $ 129.36 versus US $ 191.42 per week ) , and cost significantly more to serve ( US $ 6,065.08 versus US $ 2,440.60 ) , than their non-sheltered workshop peers . Results presented here suggest that individuals with ASD achieve better vocational outcomes if they do not participate in sheltered workshops prior to enrolling in supported employment .
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Intervention_Educational
sheltered workshops
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Intervention_Educational
sheltered workshops
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Intervention_Educational
sheltered workshops
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Intervention_Control
not in sheltered workshops
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Intervention_Educational
sheltered workshops
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Intervention_Educational
non-sheltered workshop
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Outcome_Other
employment outcomes
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Outcome_Other
competitive employment
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Outcome_Other
rates of employment
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Outcome_Other
earned significantly less
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Outcome_Other
cost significantly more
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Outcome_Other
better vocational outcomes
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Participant_Condition
adults with autism spectrum disorder
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( a ) 215 supported employees who were in sheltered workshops prior to entering supported employment and ( b ) 215 supported employees who were not in sheltered workshops .