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Career Training and Personal Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Practical Resource for Schools
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Vicki Lundine is the District Career Facilitator for the Campbell River School District and a valued member of the Career Education Society of British Columbia, Canada.
Foreword by Jo-Anne Seip. 1. Overview. 2. Self-Awareness. 3. Life Skills. 4. Decision Making, Goal Setting and Problem Solving. 5. Career Awareness. 6. Job Preparation. 7. Career Portfolios: A Demonstration of Skills, Attitudes and Abilities. 8. Connections. Appendix. Resources. Index.
This book was designed as an instructional tool that can be used by teachers and parents who work with people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. It presents a work experience curriculum geared towards equipping the person with ASD with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for successful employment. It provides helpful strategies for teaching specific skills, as well as discussion points for topics such as goal setting and responding appropriately to praise and criticism. The eight chapters of the book are sequenced in a systematic logical way. The reproducible worksheets, checklists and charts are clear and well set out. Useful resources, such as books and websites, are identified at the end of the book.
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