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Disclosing an ASD Diagnosis: There is Another Option
…what ASD is and how it affects your ability to work effectively and efficiently. Self-Advocacy The previous illustrations describe a lack of Common Ground. Common Ground means that the individuals…
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The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation’s “NYC Overload Project” Creates Employment for Singer/Songwriters
…grow in compassion and understanding. Together they create an original musical. The Miracle Project is the subject of the two-time Emmy award winning HBO documentary “Autism: The Musical,” which has…
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Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Autism
…AND employer focused approach to placing individuals with disabilities into appropriate, competitive employment. In large Fortune 1000 companies, the hiring decision includes a number of variables: Quality of candidates:…
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Creating the Path to Employment
New York Collaborates for Autism (NYCA) creates comprehensive, evidence-based community services to support people living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) right now. In 2011, NYCA turned its attention toward creating…
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Finding Positive Vocational Opportunities for Young Adults on the Spectrum
…exception of computer competencies, video production, clerical/office work and the arts. In these fields, within your local community, you may have limited opportunities in having suitable positions available. Again, it…
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Workplace Insecurities – Changing the Tide for Adults on the Spectrum
…Jewish Community Center, Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, and Westchester Jewish Community Services were given small grants to plan intensively how to develop their…
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What Employers Need to Know About Asperger’s Syndrome: Accommodating Managers and Professionals on the Spectrum
…his commitment, she agreed to speak with me. Once she understood that his actions were not due to rudeness or the willful disregard of her instructions, she was willing to…
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An Employer’s Perspective on the Benefits of Training People with Autism
As part of its clinical mission, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division (NYP/WD) cares for patients so they are prepared to return to their home communities to lead productive lives. To successfully achieve…
