Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

____________ is a good option for some adults with autism seeking to become more comfortable in the physical workplace and gain more experience before becoming employed.

Online training Networking Volunteering Skype

_______ 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%

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 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 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.

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