Responding to the Changing Needs of Job Seeking Adults and Adolescents with Autism

• By: Deborah Chin, MA University of Miami - NSU CARD
• April 1st, 2017
• adolescents, adults, employment, spring 2017 issue, transition
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The process of finding, applying for and obtaining employment is one that is constantly evolving. These changes often present new challenges for adolescents and adults with autism and related disabilities. For providers and clinicians, this means it is more important than ever to evaluate the...

Employment Boot Camp Prepares Job Seekers with ASD

• By: Deborah Chin, MA Alexis Bitting, MSEd The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Transition and Adult Programs at University of Miami CARD
• April 1st, 2016
• employment, job skills, support
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Employment is a socially normative activity that is a key factor in adult life and successful community inclusion (Fussell & Furstenberg, 2005). Paid employment contributes greatly to quality of life outcomes including economic and social wellbeing, enhanced self-esteem, positive health...