Aug 29th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Transition Handbook – an Autism Resource

  Autism Transition Handbook is a wiki providing individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families access to the most current and comprehensive information on the transition to adulthood. Much of the information on the site is general in nature; for example,  Transition  Overview and Guideline, Transition to Work, and Laws and Regulation are a few of the subjects covered, and include... read more

Aug 1st 11 Posted by Barbara

Workplace Survival Guide – a guide to Asperger’s Syndrome employment

The Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success, by Barbara Bissonnette, Principal of Forward Motion Coaching, “explains what it takes to succeed in a workplace dominated by neurotypicals. It covers everything from choosing the right career to deciding whether disclosure is the right option. Topics include: networking  … the importance... read more

May 16th 11 Posted by Barbara

Career Solutions, Inc. – an Autism Job Resource in Nebraska

From a parent-organized organization started in 1993 to provide supported employment services to individuals with disabilities, Career Solutions, Inc. now includes an educational and independent living services to its clients. There are four components of Career Solutions, Inc.’s supported employment services: job development, job placement, job coaching and on-going, follow-up support. They... read more

Dec 15th 10 Posted by Barbara

Transition to Adulthood Program – an Autism Resource

“To improve the lives of adults with autism by providing job skills training, and the supports needed to obtain and sustain meaningful employment.” That’s the mission of the Transition to Adulthood Program, created thanks to a grant awarded to St. Michael’s Harbor, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, and funded by Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Autism Services. According to... read more

Nov 29th 10 Posted by Barbara

Autism Works – an Autism Employment Conference and Guide

Autism Works, a national conference on autism and employment sponsored by the University of Missouri’s Disability Policy & Studies department, will be Thursday & Friday, March 3 & 4, 2011, at the Sheraton Westport Hotel in St. Louis, MO.  The conference will bring together the disability employment services community (vocational rehabilitation) and autism community to learn... read more

Nov 5th 10 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Should You Disclose to an Employer? – Asperger’s Employment Advice

People who come to me for career coaching often ask my opinion about whether they should disclose their Asperger’s Syndrome to an employer. My reply is, “It depends.” Disclosure is a personal decision. Whether it is the right option for you depends on the nature of your job, your overall performance, specific challenges that you face, whether you have had a disciplinary action, and your comfort... read more