- State-federal VR programs
- Private sector rehabilitation
- Community-based rehabilitation

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Assists people with disabilities who require support in finding and maintaining work.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Pruett, S. R., Swett, E. A., Chan, F., Rosenthal, D. A., &amp; Lee, G. K. (2008). Empirical Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Vocational Rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation, 74(2), 56–63. 

Empirical Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Vocational Rehabilitation

- About 50-60% of transition-age youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder obtain work opportunities following participation in vocational rehabilitation programs, mainly working part-time and for low wages
- Programs primarily focus on modifying behavior as opposed to modifying work environments and practices
- The structures of VR programs, availability of services, eligibility criteria, and funding differ greatly by state, as well as how tailored they are to individuals with ASD
- A shift to a knowledge-based economy makes VR services for individuals on the autism spectrum a necessity

Vocational Rehabilitation for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Types of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

- Assessment
- Counseling
- Job development
- Job placement
- Case management

Services Provided by Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

- Organizational practices
- Promising service delivery practices

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