On the Job - Conference on Vocational Opportunities for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders

On the Job - a NeuroDevNet-sponsored conference exploring key vocational issues for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) will take place February 2-3, 2012 at the University of Toronto's Hart House.

The conference will address successful transition into adulthood for persons with ASD, and address the following aims:

• reflect on current practices including resources, challenges and opportunities for vocational development
• consider priorities for capacity building
• examine key considerations for measuring vocational outcomes
• identify components of a proactive, integrated provincial and national vocational ASD strategy.

"Innovative practices, evidence and next steps for individuals with ASD, families, vocational service providers, advocates, employers, policy developers and researchers."

For more information, visit www.sickkids.ca.