You're hired! : practical strategies for guiding individuals with autism spectrum disorder to competitive employment /
Patricia S. Arter, Winthrop University, Tammy B. H. Brown, Marywood University, Jennifer Barna, Marywood University.
- vii, 140 pages ; 26 cm.
- Special education law, policy, and practice .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Autism spectrum disorders and employment -- Preparing the job seeker -- Beginning the job application process -- The job interview -- The hidden curriculum of the job place : soft skills on the job -- Handling conflict on the job : co-workers, supervisors, customers, bullying, "sticky situations" -- Legal rights and workplace policies -- Case studies.
"This is a guidebook to support practitioners who prepare young adults with ASD for competitive employment. Anchored in best practices, this teacher-friendly resource provides detailed "how-to's" on supporting individuals with ASD from their initial employment exploration through navigating the challenges of the first job"--