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.”

Leslie Long, Vice President of Adult Services for the advocacy group Autism Speaks, says people with autism may possess hidden talents that contribute to the workplace. What may be one of these hidden talents?

Communication/ Social skills Intense focus or facility with numbers and patterns Can transition to changes quickly Easily forms relationships

One might assume that people with autism prefer jobs in the arts because they are less rigid work environments, where there is greater behavioral permissibility. What argument disputes this assumption?

People with autism always prefer jobs in the arts because they can comfortably be themselves in the workplace. Because of the informal nature of many arts jobs, some people with autism can feel intimidated by the lack of direction. People with autism prefer jobs in the arts because they do not like the strict nature of more rigid jobs. Both a and c.

What is networking?

Developing a resume with cover letter and references in preparation for a job interview. Applying to a number of jobs in a short amount of time to raise chances of finding employment. Interacting with other people to exchange information and develop contacts to further one's career. An online job searching tool specifically created to help people with autism find jobs.

Which of the following are good jobs for non-speaking people with autism or people with poor verbal skills?

Reshelving library books Cashier Telemarketer Waitress/ Waiter

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