Developing workplace skills for young adults with autism spectrum disorder : the BASICS college curriculum / Michelle Rigler, Amy Rutherford and Emily Quinn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rigler, Michelle, author.

Rutherford, Amy, author.

Quinn, Emily, author.

Series:

The BASICS College Curriculum Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with mental disabilities--Vocational education.

People with mental disabilities.

Autistic people--Employment.

Autistic people.

Autistic people--Education (Higher).

College students with disabilities.

Vocational guidance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This practical college curriculum helps students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to enter into working life with confidence. With visual reinforcements and exercises, it teachers young people strategies for managing the stresses and challenges of employment.

Contents:

Intro

Developing Workplace Skills for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The BASICS College Curriculum by Michelle Rigler, Amy Rutherford and Emily Quinn

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Finding your Professional Niche

Lesson 1: Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Lesson 2: Finding a Company that Works for You

Lesson 3: Creating your Optimal Work Environment

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Niche Development In a Career

2. The Interview

Lesson 1: Preparation for Interview

Lesson 2: Making A Connection

Lesson 3: Follow Up

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Scripting Common Interview Responses

3. Disclosure and Self-Advocacy

Lesson 1: Legal Protection Against Discrimination and Equal Access to Accommodations

Lesson 2: Art of Disclosure

Lesson 3: Tell Your Own Story

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Navigating Disclosure

4. Professional Workplace Structure

Lesson 1: Understanding Professional Communication

Lesson 2: Communication Strategies

Lesson 3: Navigating Professional Miscues

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Managing Workplace Communication

5. Stress Management

Lesson 1: Understanding Responsibilities and Identifying Stressors

Lesson 2: Managing Your Environment

Lesson 3: Responding to Stress in the Workplace

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Managing Stress

6. Collaboration and Teamwork

Lesson 1: The Purpose of Teamwork

Lesson 2: Individual Contributions

Lesson 3: Conflict Resolution

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Defining Your Role in a Team

7. Water Cooler Culture

Lesson 1: The Hidden Rules

Lesson 2: Learning through Casual Interactions

Lesson 3: Joining in the Culture

Lesson 4: Professional Tool for Creating Social Rules

8. Professional Growth

Lesson 1: Starting Over is Okay

Lesson 2: Ongoing Professional Development.

Lesson 3: Evaluation and Feedback

Lesson 4: Professional Tools for continuing Development

Next Steps

Appendix A: Back to BASICS Chart: Professional Example

Appendix B: Guided Discussion

Appendix C: Resume Tools

Appendix D: Sample Interview Questions

References

Blank Page.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-78450-097-6

OCLC:

952649972