Category Archives for "Employment"
Articles that focus on preparing people with autism for jobs as well as work opportunities available to people on the spectrum such as internships.
Job Readiness and the Value of Experiential Learning Through Internships and Volunteering
Internships and volunteering can aid students and young adults in gathering skills and exploring career options. There is a lot of value in starting this process early by trying different types of organizations or exploring interests. In order to become job-ready, students and young adults are encouraged to try jobs, volunteer, and participate in internships—like […]
Continue readingHow to Apply for Employment Under The Guise of The Neuro-Diverse Population
In 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 59 children in the United States have been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and over one million in the United Kingdom. Those numbers are expected to rise significantly over time. When these children reach adult age and begin to seek employment, […]
Continue readingPowering Productivity: Enabling Employment for People With ASD Through Tech
Why aren’t people with autism getting to work? Why aren’t employers tapping into such a dedicated, vast, and talented talent pool? These questions run through the heads of individuals, their parents, and those tasked with supporting and setting them up for success. So, what’s missing? In my experience, the answer is not much. As the […]
Continue readingWhen Should My Child Get a Job?
Imagine you live in the same town as Dr. Temple Grandin (as I do). Imagine Dr. Grandin’s recent push was for everyone to get.a.job! (now transitioned to learn.to.drive!). Imagine you are a parent (uh, you are a parent, so you can do this): you know you need to do what Dr. Grandin suggests, but you […]
Continue readingSimple Steps to Help Young Adults With ASD Find the Best Job
Determining a career path for young adults on the spectrum can be challenging for both parents and young adults. There are simple steps to work through with your young adult to get clarity on potential career options and interests. When starting career exploration, knowing how a young adult learned and processed information while in school […]
Continue readingHow to Help Prepare Children With Autism for a Job
The thought of your child’s future can be both distressing and exciting at the same time. When your child has autism (ASD), it can be challenging to gauge what the future will hold, especially when the child is still young. A full-time career, post-secondary education, a day program, volunteer work—there are so many paths based […]
Continue readingPreparing People With Special Needs For The Workplace
Hi, my name is Leanne, I’m 26 years old and have Asperger’s syndrome. I know from experience that it can be very hard for people with autism or other special needs to get and keep a job and that for some, having any job can be a dream come true. Here are some examples of […]
Continue readingEmployment Matters…Especially for Those on the Spectrum
The job of “raising” a son or daughter significantly impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does not come to an end when your child reaches the age of majority. It just shifts to a new realm. Indeed, adulthood brings significant new worries and new challenges. Vital concerns for parents of emerging adult children with ASD […]
Continue readingTop Autism Jobs: Choosing the Best Careers for People With Autism
While it is true that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face many social and educational challenges, it’s still possible for children to grow into employed adults with the help and support of parents and caregivers. Autism employment rates A report published by Drexel University reveals that only 14 percent of adults with autism […]
Continue readingBest Ways to Prepare Your Child With ASD for the Workplace
Luke, a towheaded boy on the autism spectrum, jolted upright in his seat as the director of special education, a woman in her mid-forties, announced that he was to repeat the 8th grade. Again. He gazed at me with a doe-eyed look that made my heart lurch, as if imploring Help me, Mom. I cleared […]
Continue readingHow to Prepare Aspie Women for the Workplace
For women with Asperger’s, the workplace can be a very isolated place. Organizations are social environments, which is uniquely challenging for Aspie Women. In the workplace, women tend to form cliques, social groups, and tribes that neurotypical women are more naturally enabled to understand and navigate. In organizations that I have observed, there is a […]
Continue readingTop Ways to Find the Best Job for Someone with Severe Autism
As a special education teacher and a caretaker for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I constantly worry about the futures of my students/clients. More specifically, I wonder whether or not they will be able to acquire employment. For some individuals, such as those with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s, there are several vocational training programs […]
Continue readingPeople with Autism Are Filling a Void in the Workplace
The future job market is looking bright for many people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Large companies such as Microsoft, EY, and Utah-based Chargeback have piloted neurodiversity programs that aim to employ adults who are on the spectrum. The main objective of the program is to explore the possible benefits of hiring employees with varying […]
Continue readingTop Ways Autistic Teens Can Transition to the Workplace
“I need to have some tangible success in my life. I want to get up in the morning…and think, Okay, I’m going to work. What am I going to do today at work? And when I come home in the evening feel like I’ve had a long fulfilling day and I’m earning my money. That […]
Continue reading5 Practical Ways to Help Adults with Autism Gain Employment
After I graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Master of Divinity, I was employed four years as a youth pastor. When metro Detroit experienced harsh economic conditions due to the automotive industry I found myself unemployed. For the next two years I struggled for steady employment and sank into a finical sinkhole, unable to […]
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