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Help in Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Help in Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Finding a job in today’s economy is hard enough, but it is even harder if you have Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger Syndrome. For example, you may feel uncomfortable filling out a job application. Or you may feel confused because it’s important for you to answer everything as honestly as possible, but you end up frustrated that you can’t fully explain your situation. Or you don’t work well with people, but the only entry level jobs are in customer service. With the majority of Aspie’s unemployed or underemployed, help is finally available!

I recently heard of a new conference put together by Spectrum Training Systems. The conference is entitled, Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This two day conference held October 21-22, 2009 in Seattle, WA is designed to help students, parents, caregivers, and young adults with ASD to become successful career-oriented individuals. It is also available for career coaches, therapists, special education administrators, and teachers so that they can better assist those with ASD in this important area.

Some of the specific topics that will be discussed are Career Planning, Workplace Support, and Social Communication in the Workplace.

This type of training is sorely needed. More information is available at www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com/Conferences.html.

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