How Practicing and Building Interview Skills Can Help Individuals with ASD Feel Less Overwhelmed

• By: Nancy Fraher The Arc Westchester
• June 25th, 2021
• communication skills, employment, employment training, interviewing, practice interviews, resume, social skills, Summer 2021 Issue, virtual meetings, Zoom
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 54 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (CDC, 2020). Since there is no evidence to suggest that the prevalence of ASD will decrease, the need for transitional services, especially those related to...

Taking a Person-Centered Approach to Teaching Meaningful Employment Skills

• By: Megan Robinson Joy, PhD, BCBA Ashley McClennen, MEd, BCBA, LBS (PA) Sasha Birosik, BA Amanda L. Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS Emily Judovits Trevor Marsh John Pagnoni Devereux
• June 25th, 2021
• adults, behavioral skills training, employment, employment skills, employment training, natural supports, research, self-assessment, social skills, Summer 2021 Issue, transportation, travel training
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A person-centered approach is vital for providing effective employment training for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In an effort to capture the experiences of those who have received employment training, we conducted interviews with three members of the Devereux Pennsylvania...

The Importance of Community-Based Instruction for Individuals with Autism Across the Lifespan

• By: Kara Constantine, PhD, NCSP, BCBA Todd Harris, PhD Cathleen Albertson Deutsch, MA, BCBA Amanda L. Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS Lucas Cepeda, MS, BCBA Devereux
• October 1st, 2019
• community engagement, employment training, Fall 2019 Issue, skill development
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When looking toward the future, most parents hope their children will be happy, healthy, and enjoy a satisfying quality of life. For families with a child with autism, this desire is no different. The Autism Society of America identified nine key indicators to consider for assessing and improving...

An Employer’s Perspective on the Benefits of Training People with Autism

• By: Nadia Haque NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division
• April 1st, 2014
• employment training, intern, job coaching, Project SEARCH, social skills, support, transition to adulthood, vocational training, workplace inclusion, workplace skills
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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 this, patients are given the necessary tools to be able to work and live. In...