Gathering the authors' knowledge and insight gleaned from 15 years of working directly with individuals with autism, this handbook stresses that many people with autism have skills that employers seek. Leaving no aspect of job placement unexplored, this resource details strategies for assessing workers, networking for job opportunities, and tailoring job supports to each individual. Case studies illustrate how to help individuals with autism become productive workers, and detailed descriptions of specific jobs provide ideas for employment. Psychologists, employment specialists, educators, and other service providers will find this practical guide invaluable in helping individuals with autism find and keep jobs.
- ISBN10 1557661715
- ISBN13 9781557661715
- Publish Date 1 September 1997
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 20 November 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Brookes Publishing Co
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English