INTEGRATION IN WORKFORCE OF QUÉBEC ADULTS LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OR ASPERGER SYNDROME

This communication presents an exploratory study which evaluates the impact of the program Le Pacte pour l'emploi: Le Qubec de toutes ses forces (2008).This program aims at the professional integration of adults with autistic disorder (ASD) or Asperger syndrome (AS).This program is implemented in different regions of Quebec.The evaluation takes into consideration the conditions of employment, professional integration procedures and the receptivity of potential employers.The results show that the employment conditions of these people are quite similar.However, the type and number of services offered as well as the training of information agents vary from one employment center to another.