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We'd like to thank Jeff DiVirgil, a young man with autism, for his time and efforts in compiling the following list of resources.
WORK / VOCATIONAL
Everyone Can Work
Featuring: Dr. Paul Wehman.
This video contains the following issues:
· Self advocacy
· Job coaching
· Transitioning
· Workplace accommodations
Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook
By Roger N. Meyer
This practical manual will enable people diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism to deepen their self-understanding and appreciate their value as working individuals. Through step-by-step self assessment, the reader is encouraged to engage actively in a self-paced exploration of their employment history, and ultimately to identify the work best suited to their personal needs, talents and strengths. The workbook contains practical exercises, with clear explanations and examples of how to use them.
A Guide To Successful Employment For Individuals With Autism
By Marcia Datlaw Smith, Ronald G. Belcher, Patricia D. Juhrs
2 Untapped Talents-Pursuing Employment
By Kim Davis
In this set of videotapes:
· Untapped Talents: Pursuing Employment
· We’ve Climbed Mountains: Increasing our Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
· Finding Out What Works: Creating Environments Where All Can Learn
· Developing Friendships: Wonderful People to Get to Know
Individuals with high-functioning autism/Asperger’s offer insights into their world. They discuss school issues, employment issues, and social challenges. The awareness gained from these individuals adds insight into some of the best ways to support and involve them in our workplaces, our schools, and our communities.
Coaching Winners
By Attainment
This video is for staff development. It shows job coaches special educators, and others who work with people with disabilities how to run a successful community based supported employment program.
Vol.1-2 Resources For People With Disabilities
By John Bradford
A National Directory featuring more than 8,100 career and educational listings.
O*NET-Dictionary Of Occupational Titles
By J. Michael Farr, Laverne L. Ludden
The definitive printed reference of occupational information
· Completely updated descriptions for 1,094 jobs, covering almost 100% of the workforce.
· Thorough, accurate descriptions include new data on earnings, growth, number of openings, education and training needed and more.
· Based on the Department of Labor’s release of a revised O*NET.
· Cross-references to thousands of job titles in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and to major references, including the Guide for Occupational Exploration and Classification of Instructional Programs.
3 Job Seeker Involvement In Securing Employment
By Nancy Kalina
This publication provides information on how to support an individual in his or her own job search. It gives job explorations activities, interview tips, and sample resumes.
Job Search-Handbook For People With Disabilities
By Dr. Daniel J. Ryan
This book is intended to serve as a resource for people with disabilities as they conduct their job search. The goal of this book is to prepare job seekers to best represent themselves and reassure potential employers that they are capable workers.
What the book will do, hopefully is help you
· Get a better understanding of the “bigger picture” of who you are.
· Understand what strengths you possess, as well as any areas of weakness.
· Identify possible career fields and potential employers within those fields.
· Position yourself in your job search by establishing contacts within your desired industry or company.
· Find agencies or governmental programs that can assist you.
· Present yourself well on paper and in the job interview.
· Know your rights and protection under the law.
· Give guidance as you negotiate the terms of your job offer and provide suggestions for finding success on the job.
Introduction To Job Applications
By J. Michael Farr, Susan Christophersen
Pre-Vocational Training Tasks On A Shoestring Budget
By Jane M. Quinn
This book of Pre-Vocational Training Tasks on a Shoestring Budget was funded by a grant from The Autism Education Center at Grand Valley State University. The tasks are broken down to foster student independence.
3 Let Community Employment BeThe Goal For Individuals With Autism
By Joanne Suomi, Lisa Ruble, Nancy Dalrymple
This publication provides vocational information for people with autism. Some of the issues covered are:
· Vocational evaluations
· Preparing to get a job
· Social skills on the job
· Job development
A guide designed for people who are responsible for preparing individuals with autism to enter the world of work.
Attainment’s Off To Work
By Paul Wehman, Ph.D., Pamela Sherron, M.Ed.
A Way to Work
By Jill Wheeler