ROLLING WITH THE TIMES


Remember the mantra ‘Education, Education, Education?’ Well, I’ve changed it slightly. In this book it has become, ‘Employment, Employment, Employment’ and, ‘Independence, Independence, Independence.’

Information within is designed for those with autism along with significant others; that is,

  • Employers
  • Colleagues
  • Managers
  • Parents

And,

  • Support workers

You will be offered concrete ways to manage and address potential areas of need in the workplace; for example,

  • Communication
  • Social interaction
  • Flexibility of thinking/imagination
  • Sensory input

And,

  • Independence

Consequently, we will raise awareness in relation to,

  • The characteristics of autism
  • Support in the workplace
  • Communication
  • Behavior during for example free time – breaks and lunchtimes
  • Transition into the workplace

Then, follow up with a programme to develop employability and independence at home.

Both GARDENER AND ECO WARRIOR and THE WOLVERHAMPTON COOK BOOK, two other books in the series, along with DISABILITY: NO BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT? are written for young people to access and develop their employability skills, independence along with entertaining themselves too. Each would make an excellent present.

Don’t forget, if you don’t do it, who will?

CONTENTS

  • INTRODUCTION
  • COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION
  • FLEXIBILITY OF THINKING/IMAGINATION ET AL
  • WORKING WITH THOSE EXPERIENCING ASDs
  • TUITION AT HOME
  • SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
  • DIFFICULT BEHAVIOUR – AN INTRODUCTION
  • MANAGING DIFFICULT BEHAVIOUR
  • IMPROVING SOCIAL INTERACTION
  • PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND MORAL UNDERSTANDING
  • SOCIAL SKILLS, INCIDENTAL LEARNING AND
  • CAREERS EDUCATION
  • SOCIAL SKILLS FRIENDSHIPS AND INCLUSION
  • MAKING FRIENDS AND SUPPORT
  • DEPENDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE
  • EMPLOYABILITY
  • PREPARING FOR TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT
  • TRANSITION PLANNING
  • TRANSITION – INFORMATION FOR THE YOUNG PERSON
  • FOR THE YOUNG PERSON
  • EMPLOYABILITY AND DEVELOPING ADULT ROLES
  • ASSESSING AND MONITORING INDEPENDENCE
  • AND EMPLOYABILITY
  • ASDs AND TRAVELING INDEPENDENTLY
  • ADVICE AND SUPPORT IN A WORK PLACE
  • AN INDEPENDENCE AND
  • EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME
  • MY JOB
  • MY INDEPENDENCE
  • MY INDEPENDENT TRAVEL SKILLS
  • MY RECREATION AND LEISURE
  • My GROUP PROJECT
  • ASSESSMENT AND TRACKING
  • INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
  • 10 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
  • 10 VOCATIONAL SKILLS
  • SETTING TARGETS
  • INDEX
  • BOOKS IN THE SERIES