FACT 15: Supports for young adults and adults with ASD are far behind those that have targeted early childhood services
- According to the US Department of Education (2019), 74% of autistic students in the U.S. graduate with a diploma, versus 86% of all students.
- Many young adults with ASD do not receive healthcare for years after leaving pediatric care. Primary health care providers often feel unprepared to work with individuals with ASD.
- 19% of autistic students in the U.S. graduate with a certificate. 8% of autistic students in the U.S. don't finish high school, versus 5% of all students.
- Almost 10% of students with autism do not graduate high school.
National Autism Data Center (2024), National Center for Education Statistics (2019), National Center for Education Statistics Fast Facts