Futures for Young Adults With Autism

Caleb is a 20-year-old  with a passion for University of Tennessee (UT) football who happens to have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When his older brother began attending college at UT, he naturally wanted to follow in his footsteps. Thanks to the FUTURE program at UT—a post-secondary education program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities resulting in a vocational certificate—Caleb's dream became a reality. The FUTURE program provides academic, social and vocational development after high school. For Caleb—and students like him—the FUTURE program helps them make a successful transition from high school to adult life by achieving independence and employment. Most students complete the program in two or three years. When Caleb first enr...

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