TEACHING PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TO 14–17-YEAR-OLDS

By Joanne Lara and Susan Osborne. Foreword by Temple Grandin. Help high school students on the autism spectrum develop the necessary transition skills for getting and keeping fulfilling and productive employment. Structured around weekly two-hour sessions over an eight-month period, this ready-made curriculum uses a strengths-based approach and covers such practical topics as organization, interview skills, appropriate workplace attire, and networking. Also included are suggestions for getting direct experience in the workplace and a template for creating effective resumes. Downloadable worksheets help to track progress and explore careers related to skills and interests. Grades 8–12. Index. Bibliography. Jessica Kingsley. 263 pages. ©2017.

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