Table 2.
Autistic and non-autistic interviewees’ highest level of educational attainment and current education/employment status.
| % autistic participants (n) | % non-autistic participants (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| Previous work experience | 87.5 (21) | 96 (24) |
| Current work/education status (categories not mutually exclusive) | ||
| Full-time work | 4.2 (1) | 44 (11) |
| Part-time work | 20.8 (5) | 24 (6) |
| Full-time education | 29.2 (7) | 28 (7) |
| Part-time education | 8.3 (2) | 8 (2) |
| Volunteering | 12.5 (3) | 8 (2) |
| Not working, looking for work | 4.2 (1) | 4 (1) |
| Not working, not looking for work | 33.3 (8) | 12 (3) |
| Yes, self-employed | 12.5 (3) | 8 (2) |
| Full-time carer | 8.3 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Off sick | 4.2 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Highest level of educational attainment | ||
| Master’s level or above | 16 (4) | 4 (1) |
| Undergraduate degree | 41.7 (10) | 44 (11) |
| A level or equivalent (typically at age 16–18) | 28 (7) | 48 (12) |
| GCSEs or equivalent (typically at age 14–16) | 12.5 (3) | 0 (0) |
| Other | 0 (0) | 4 (1) |
GCSE: General Certificate of Secondary Education.