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...

Conducting a Job Search: Quick Tips to Guide Your Journey

• By: Michael Giorgio Spectrum Works, Inc.
• June 25th, 2021
• career, cover letter, disclosure, employment, interview, job search, job training, networking, resume, special interests, strengths, Summer 2021 Issue
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Let us begin with facts: job searching is not always easy - for anyone. Most people, whether they are autistic or not, will experience several potential hurdles when finding the right job for them. Although there are additional challenges that are unique to autistic individuals, the initial steps...