All CIP students develop comprehensive employment skills through extensive training, counseling, community service, resume development, and internship and job placements. Competitive jobs require employees with social skills, and the ability to manage executive functioning tasks such as time management, organization, and independent living skills.
For those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and learning differences, the ability to obtain a competitive job that provides a living wage dictates the development of these competencies. CIP’s holistic and strength-based approach assists students in realizing and developing their place as citizens of the world.
Below are various resources to assist you in learning about career supports for young adults with ASD:
Making the Most of Your Internship: 5 Tips to Tackle Challenges with Task Initiation
Many students struggle with Task Initiation. In this blog post, CIP Berkeley's Career Coordinator lists five tips to help organize students in their jobs and internships.
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Helping Students with Autism and LD Become “Work-Ready”
Focusing on expectations and feedback, CIP Berkshire's Career Development Educator links constructive feedback and requests we make of students in their sessions with their responsibilities in the workplace.
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Working Wonders: Asking the Right Questions in Your Search for a Job
How do you decide what kind of job you want to look for? Asking the right questions is an important part of the job search. CIP Bloomington's Career Coordinator explains how Parker has found a great job that goes in line with exactly what he wants to do.
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Developing Community Partnerships Into Paid Employment for Students with Autism and LD
CIP Long Beach's Career Coordinator explains how they found local opportunities and resources to help their students explore career paths, build customer service/transferable skills, and demonstrate their professional growth, all while building a community partnership.
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