Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

What is an employment gap in relation to people with autism?

Employers who refuse to hire those with autism A significant gap in employment rates between people with autism and other groups of people. This includes neurotypicals and people with varying disabilities other than autism. Jobs that are not suitable for people with autism The gap between high school and the career world in which young adults with autism have difficulty finding a job

What is the “Spectrum of Behavioral Permissibility” according to Michael Carley, author of Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum (2016)?

The range of behavior accepted in all jobs. A spectrum of behavior ranging from the Arts (high acceptance of eccentricities) to the Military (low acceptance of eccentricities) The range of behavior accepted by people with disabilities in jobs related only to the library. Both a and b.

Which of the following would be a good fit for people with autism that are also good visual thinkers? (drafting, laboratory technician, web design, auto mechanic, computer animation)

Drafting Laboratory Technician Computer animation All of the above

Why does D&I Representation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

D&I representation does not affect a person with autism’s ability to find/ keep employment. The autism community is over represented, which forces people with autism to compete for certain jobs. People with disabilities, especially those that are not apparent, are underrepresented in company strategies to hire minority populations. D&I representation only focuses on hiring people under the age of 30 with disabilities, making it hard for adults with autism to find employment.

Why does an employment gap exist for the autism community?

Transportation issues Corporate Diversity and Inclusion programs focus on minorities but not necessarily people with autism or other disabilities that are not “apparent” Feeling of self-worth All of the above

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