| Turning Skills and Strengths Into Careers for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Basics College Curriculum Contributor(s): Rigler, Michelle (Author), Rutherford, Amy (Author), Quinn, Emily (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849057982 ISBN-13: 9781849057981 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders - Education | Special Education - General - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 650.140 |
| LCCN: 2015017449 |
| Series: Basics College Curriculum |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.45 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential independence and life skills for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The third book helps young adults to translate their strengths and interests into possible careers and develop job-hunting skills that will set them on the road to success. Students are shown how to identify their unique skill set, write an effective resume, build a network of contacts, prepare for interviews, and secure that internship position. Other possible life paths are also explored including continuing in education and studying abroad. Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs and suitable for young adults to use for their own self-study, each chapter has a lesson-based progressive structure, providing valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class. Self-assessment tools ensure the skills from each chapter can be reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The book can be used on its own or in conjunction with the other BASICS curriculum books to further develop essential life skills. |
Contributor Bio(s): Quinn, Emily: - Emily Quinn is Access Coordinator for the Disability Resource Center and serves in the role of coach and instructor for the MoSAIC Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Special Education.Rigler, Michelle: - Michelle Rigler, EdD, is Director of the Disability Resource Center at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She created and runs their MoSAIC Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Having completed a Master's Degree in Special Education and worked for a number of years as a special education teacher, she embarked on a career in Higher Education in 2004 and received a Doctorate in Education in Learning and Leadership.Rutherford, Amy: - Amy Rutherford is Program Coordinator for the Disability Resource Center's MoSAIC Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. |