Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

_______ percent of people with ASD have not been employed in their early 20’s. This is the lowest employment rate for people with disabilities.

32% 42% 50% 73%

What are some strategies that help people with autism prepare for the business and career world?

Writing a cover letter, Making business cards Developing a successful resume 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.

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 are employers hesitant to hire people with autism?

They are nervous about the possible accommodations they may have to make. Employers believe accommodations come at a high cost. Employers are scared they may not work out and firing someone is complicated. All of the above

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