Do you work with students in transition and worry about how they will get or keep a job after high school? This blog will offer new perspective. Briefly I will reveal the problem and next the 9 solutions. Student transition to a job or college in our society operates on the ‘Vertical Approach’, which is Read More
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Work Readiness for Students with Autism Spectrum, Developmental Disabilities, and ‘At Risk’: A Professional Resource Checklist
Work Readiness for Students with Autism Spectrum, Developmental Disabilities, and ‘At Risk’: A Professional Resource Checklist Check each one that applies. 1. My student/clients can often see good job/career possibilities for themselves. ___________ 2. My student/clients generally rely upon people (natural) supports in the workplace in order to adjust or adapt to their job. ___________ 3. My student/clients generally Read More
Connecting ASD Students to Career Options: 20 Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Let’s start with a 4 question self-questionnaire. You may give it to a student or your son/daughter . 1. Do you know the career that is right for you? ___ Yes ___Not Sure ___No 2. Do you have a unique interest or ability, but don’t know the right course of study or career Read More
Resiliency
Autism and Resilience A woman named Fran shared a story with me at an autism conference we both attended. She described Jason as a 40 year old man with autism as her close friend and she enjoys spending time with frequently. She also sees herself as a mentor to Jason as well. Fran spoke of Read More
Facing the Fear of Uncertainty
Mary is a delightful 19 year old woman who has autism. Now that she has graduated high school, she has tremendous fear that is preventing her from pursuing a career goal. Her days are filled with hiding in her room drawing and reading. Although she feels safe there, she really doesn’t like hiding in Read More
Changing the Employment Landscape for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Changing the Employment Landscape for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
A Connective Interdependent Employment Model (Infographic)
CIE MODEL INFOGRAPHIC
Don’t Miss Out: Seven Necessary Aims to Effective Employment for Youth and Adults with Autism
In preparing autistic youth through school transition, they need practice, exposure, and experiences. Many need guidance to: a) discover how their personal interests may match certain jobs or career, b) practice independent living skills at home and in the community, c) numerous ways to recognize their strengths and how their strengths match jobs or careers Read More
Introducing ‘Power Practices’
I am happy and relieved to finally share my new student workbook “Power Practices”. Power Practices Workbook is a curriculum that guides a student through #career exploration with activities that will capture students’ career interests. The latter half of the workbook engages students with real life situations they may encounter during school and on the job. These Read More
When Adults with Autism Face Difficult Life Change: 16 Supportive Actions
When Adults with Autism Face Difficult Life Change: 16 Supportive Actions April 6, 2017