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Launch Online

Transition to Adulthood Planning Tools and Resources

Launch currently offers three programs designed to help individuals, parents and professionals with transition planning: 1. Launch Online offers free online training modules th...

Classifications: Employment, Adults With ASD

Online Article

Youth with Autism Gain, Keep Jobs after Employer-Based Skills Program, VCU Research Finds

This online article discusses how employment programs delivered in high school can promote better employment outcomes for people on the autism spectrum as they enter adulthood. It...

Classifications: Employment, Education

Online Video

Work Experience

This online video presents an example of how a student who completes work experience in school and in the community. It discusses how visual supports, rewards, and other strategie...

Classifications: Education, Employment

Online Article

Building Independence

An Introduction for Adults with Autism

This online article discusses how autistic adults can become more independent. It identifies important aspects of independence and related skills, and it lists supports that may b...

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Employment

Online Article

Advice for Autistic Adults about Work

This online article provides suggestions about work and employment for adults on the autism spectrum. It includes discussion of social interaction and bullying in the workplace. ...

Classifications: Employment, Adults With ASD

Online Article

Autism in the Workplace

This online guide discusses employment issues in autism from the perspective of a labour union. It describes how people on the autism spectrum, as well as their caregivers, can fa...

Classifications: Employment

Online Article

Autism and Work: Together We Can

A Report on Good Practices in Employment for People with Autism from across Europe

This online report addresses best practices in employment for people on the autism spectrum in Europe. It discusses the employment challenges encountered by people with autism and...

Classifications: Employment, Adults With ASD

Online Article

Factors in Maintaining Employment for Adults with Autism or Asperger Syndrome

Research Report No. 5

This online article summarizes a study which investigated the satisfaction of employers and employees involved in the Prospects employment service for adults with autism. Most, bu...

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Employment

Online Article

Understanding Autism

An Employer's Guide

This online guide provides some introductory information and suggestions for employers of individuals on the autism spectrum. The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) sets out...

Classifications: Employment

Online Article

Autism and Post Primary Education: Preparing for Adulthood

Research Bulletin Issue No. 19

This online document summarizes a number of research studies investigating transition planning and preparation for adulthood for individuals on the autism spectrum. The document h...

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Employment

Online Article

What Do We Know about Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

This brief summary discusses the policy implications of research about employment outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum. It makes a number of recommendations, including ...

Classifications: Employment

Online Video

Transitioning to Adulthood

Employment Strategies and Life Skills for Teens and Young Adults with ASD

This online video presents "practical strategies geared to adolescents and young adults with high functioning ASD...preparing for summer employment or volunteer work." Specific to...

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Employment

Online Article

Vocational Support Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder

This online article briefly summarizes a research review of studies on employment supports for individuals with autism. The study found that job coaching / community placement int...

Classifications: Employment, Adults With ASD

Online Article

Autism in the Workplace

The Trades Union Congress's guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) aims to educate trade union officers, members, and representatives about ASD, and to offer advice on how to prop...

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Employment

Pamphlet/Booklet

ACT's Autism Manual for BC

Chapter 12 - Guide to Employment for Teens and Adults with Autism in B.C.

Chapter 12 of ACT's Autism Manual for B.C. focuses on how B.C.’s employment system works, discussing the complex requirements to access available employment services and supports...

Classifications: Employment

Online Article

The Launching Pad

Exploring Micro-Enterprises for People with Developmental Disabilities

The Launching Pad is a guide for those interested in exploring self-employment as an employment option for people with developmental disabilities. It discusses traditional approach...

Classifications: Employment

Online Article

Consultants' Corner

Interviewing Tips for Applicants with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

This online article provides interviewing tips for applicants with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Topics covered include disclosure, accommodations in the workplace, preparation, ...

Classifications: Employment

Online Article

Accomodation and Compliance Series

Employees with Executive Functioning Deficits

This online article provides information to help employers determine effective accommodations for individuals with executive functioning deficits in the workplace. Executive functi...

Classifications: Employment

Online Article

Accomodation and Compliance Series

Employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This online article provides information to help employers determine effective accommodations for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the workplace. The article desc...

Classifications: Adults With ASD, Employment

Online Video

Evidence-Based Practices Promoting Inclusion and Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

This online video offers an overview of customized employment for individuals with disabilities, and discusses evidence-based practices to promote inclusion. The BC Centre for E...

Classifications: Employment

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