A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the Government to spread opportunity, close the employment gap, and grow the economy.

The review will consider how the Government can work with employers to help more autistic people realise their potential and get into work.

People with autism have particularly low employment rates – with fewer than three in 10 in work.

The Review will ask businesses, employment organisations, specialist support groups and autistic people to help identify the barriers to securing and retaining work and progressing with their careers.

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