You're Hired!: Practical Strategies for Guiding Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Competitive Employment

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have high unemployment and under-employment rates. You're Hired! Practical Strategies for Guiding Individuals with ASD to Competitive Employment is a guidebook to support practitioners in preparing young adults with ASD for competitive employment, anchored in best practices and providing detailed "how-tos" from initial employment exploration to navigating the challenges of the first job.

Format: Hardback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face significant challenges in the workforce, including high unemployment and underemployment rates compared to other disability groups. Despite their marketable skills, many individuals with ASD struggle to secure and maintain competitive employment. To address this issue, Youre Hired! Practical Strategies for Guiding Individuals with ASD to Competitive Employment is a comprehensive guidebook designed to support practitioners who work with young adults with ASD in preparing them for successful careers.

The book is grounded in best practices and is tailored to be teacher-friendly and classroom-ready, making it an invaluable resource for educators. It provides detailed "how-tos" on supporting individuals with ASD throughout their employment journey, from initial exploration to navigating the challenges of the first job.

This text is particularly relevant for Special Education practitioners teaching in transition programs and for teacher preparation programs that offer ASD certifications. Occupational therapists and school counselors will also find numerous useful resources within the book, such as inventories, checklists, and templates, which will aid in their roles in preparing individuals with ASD for the job market.

By providing practical strategies and resources, Youre Hired! aims to empower individuals with ASD to achieve their employment goals and contribute to their communities. It is a valuable resource for anyone working with or advocating for individuals with ASD and is an essential tool for promoting inclusive and equitable opportunities in the workplace.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538177402