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Inform your employers and clients about ADHD and ASD. Help improve perception to improve communication, organization, rules of engagement, project management, time management, advanced planning, quiet areas, team vs individual work, and socializing at work.

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Imagine being 16 with autism or a learning disability about to do work experience for the 1st time? How rewarding would it be to support someone on that journey? David Abernethy is looking for 3 job coaches who do a combo of class room based TA support (about a day a week) followed by in job coaching - so attending work exp placements with young people, making sure they get the adaptions they might need and working closely with the employer. £28k - lovely team. Kingston. 3 x roles. 😀 #autism #adhd #AuDHD #send #sen #employmentsupport #employability #iep

Most Common Independent Living Skills Focused On for Teaching + Cooking + First Aid + Laundry + Cleaning + Healthy Eating + Transportation + Setting Alarm + Mail + Financial Literacy + General Safety + Hygiene + Exercising + Communication Citation: Taconet, A. V., Lombardi, A. R., Madaus, J. W., Sinclair, T. E., Rifenbark, G. G., Morningstar, M. E., & Langdon, S. N. (2024). Interventions Focused on Independent Living Skills for Youth With Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 47(1), 32-45.

Last month I read the executive summary for The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, it is quite a depressing read for me. I am guessing many people won't have read the Buckland Review, I would be interested to hear from those who have and what your thoughts are on it, especially if you are based in Lincolnshire. For me it is personal as my autistic son is 21 and back in the summer he finished his degree in History at Lincoln University. Like many graduates he is finding it difficulty to find a job in Lincolnshire. But then when you look at the information in the Buckland Review for him as young autistic adult at present the chances of him getting a job don't look good. Information from the Buckland Review. Only 3 out of 10 autistic people of working age are in employment. The report defines employment as working at least 1 hour per week paid. Autistic graduates are twice as likely to be unemployed after 15 months as non-disabled graduates with only 36% finding full time work in this period. It also says that autistic graduates are most likely to be over qualified for the job they have, most likely to be on zero hours contract and least likely to be in a permanent role. We are trying to stay positive, he is working with a job coach who specialises in working with autistic people and has started doing some volunteer work. I would be interested to know if there are many autism friendly employers in Lincolnshire. We are also toying with the idea of my son becoming self-employed but don't know what support there is out there for neurodivergent individuals starting a business. Do you know of any people that are working on autism and employment in Lincolnshire, as I would love to connect with them. #BucklandReview #Autism #Lincolnshire

Getting a Job Toolkit In this toolkit, we’ll be focusing on the process of getting a job as well as discussing some of the obstacles to getting and keeping a job. Many autistic adults are in the crosshairs of trying to secure a job that they like and is also a good fit. Others may prefer to find some contract work or part-time hours to get out of the house. Another consideration are those who want a job but don’t want to lose their disability benefits. Everyone is in a different place with this topic, so we are focused on supporting folks who would like some more information but don't know where to start. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/epb_psXx

This is really sad to read but as a neurodivergent person it is not surprising, alas! However, it reminds me of the importance both of Eleanor's work (see below) and the research project team I'm about to join at the DCU School of Inclusive and Special Education which will work towards making workplaces more neuro-affirmative. Watch this space!

Tips for Autistic Adults Navigating Full-Time Employment

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🌟 Supporting Inclusion Through Vocational Rehabilitation 🌟 Today, I had the opportunity to attend a fascinating webinar hosted by Evan Brenner from Geographic Solutions, Inc. on the topic of Pathways to Employment. The conversation highlighted the incredible work in Vocational Rehabilitation, a program dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to succeed in the workforce. Thank you to the speakers Stephen Wooderson, Kathleen West-Evans, and Joe Devon for sharing their knowledge, best practices, and experiences. Did you know that 28% of the population has a disability? Vocational Rehabilitation provides invaluable resources, including: ✅ Training for careers ✅ Retraining for new opportunities ✅ Job search assistance ✅ Support for workplace accommodations ✅ and more I’m proud to share that Computer Coach IT Training is an approved State of Florida Department of Education Vocational Rehabilitation training provider, offering tailored training programs to help individuals gain in-demand skills and build rewarding careers. This initiative is a powerful reminder of the importance of creating equitable opportunities and breaking down barriers for everyone to thrive in the workforce. 💡 How can we, as professionals, continue to support programs like Vocational Rehabilitation and promote inclusive workplace practices? Let’s work together to foster a future where everyone’s talents and abilities are recognized and celebrated! #VocationalRehabilitation #Inclusion #PathwaysToEmployment #Empowerment #WorkforceDevelopment #TrainingForAll #ComputerCoach