Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

It is hard for people with autism to see things from a different perspective other than their own. What is the best way to describe this?

“I am right and you are wrong.” “Whether the logical scenarios inside our brains are wise or dumb, our commitment to them is indisputable.” “I do not like directions, repetitive tasks, or other opinions because I like to do my own thing and try new things.” “Even if I know you are right I won’t admit it because I don’t like you and do not respect you.”

Michael Carley, author of Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum (2016), says people with autism should not be “forced to lie” on a job interview. However, he does suggest candidates act professionally by…

Focusing on logic. Talking about the little things they do enjoy about the company. Talking about what makes sense to them about the company. All of the above

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.

Why does intimidation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

People with autism may be intimidated by social situations they are forced into in many workplaces. Employers can be intimidated by the possible accommodations they may have to make for employees with disabilities. People with autism have little ability in seeking employment and can rarely keep a job because they are intimidated by the workplace. Both A and B.

Why does self-worth affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

People with disabilities can often enter a depressive state in which they feel they are not good enough for certain jobs and thus do not seek employment. If an employer knows his employee has low self-worth they will likely fire them in fear of having to provide assistance/support. Self-worth does not affect a person's ability to find a job but does make it difficult for someone to keep a job because they hate what they are doing and will eventually quit. All of the above

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