| Description |
1 online resource (170 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Contents |
Foreword by Carol Gray; Author's Note; Why Seek Employment?; How to Use This Book; Part I. Developing Your Interests and Ability Areas; Chapter 1. The Career Continuum; 1. Community service / volunteering; 2. Supervised internship; 3. Internship to work; 4. Employment; Chapter 2. Exploring Career Choices; 1. Build a relationship with your job coach; 2. Build transferable skills; 3. Discover career interests; Chapter 3. Goodness of Fit; 1. Employer fit; 2. Environmental fit; 3. Sensory Fit; 4. Social fit; 5. Intellectual fit; 6. Emotional fit; A note on stress. |
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Part II. Eight Skills Employers Look ForChapter 1. Communication; Chapter 2. Teamwork; Chapter 3. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking; Chapter 4. Initiative and Leadership; Chapter 5. Planning and Organizing; Chapter 6. Self-Management; Chapter 7. Willingness to Learn; Chapter 8. Technological Proficiency; Part III. The Employment Toolkit; Chapter 1. Making a Career and Ability Portfolio; Chapter 2. Developing a Résumé; Chapter 3. Creating a Cover Letter; Chapter 4. Filling out an Application; Chapter 5. Going to an Interview; Chapter 6. Preparing for a New Job; Conclusion; About CIP. |
| Note |
EndnotesBlank Page. |
| Summary |
This ready-to-use workbook provides everything you need to help young people with autism or learning differences prepare for work. Suitable for those working with young adults aged 16-26, this workbook includes activities and worksheets designed to develop key skills for meaningful careers, so young people can enter employment with confidence. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Autistic youth -- Vocational guidance.
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Autistic youth. |
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Vocational guidance. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Ramsay, Michele.
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Kolarik, Jennifer.
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Gray, Carol.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McManmon, Michael P. Mploy - a Job Readiness Workbook : Career Skills Development for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Difficulties. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2017 9781785927300 |
| ISBN |
9781784504083 (electronic book) |
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1784504084 (electronic book) |
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1785927302 |
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9781785927300 |
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