This trailblazing resource teaches educators how to support the strengths of children and teens on the autism spectrum as they transition into their lives as adults.
Offering ideas and solutions to counter the currently steep unemployment rate for those on the autism spectrum in the United States, each chapter takes a strength and asset-based approach to autism and neurodivergent education, training, and employment. The author draws upon his lived experience as a parent to a neurodivergent child to provide unique and proven strategies with real-life applications.
Secondary and post-secondary educators can learn to refresh their current standards of practice and the concept of what is possible and appropriate in working with students on the autism spectrum.
This trailblazing resource teaches educators how to support the strengths of children and teens on the autism spectrum as they transition into their lives as adults.
Foreword
Introduction
SECTION 1: In the Classroom
1 Identifying Strength
2 Listening
3 Setting Up Sequencing
4 Understanding the Difference Between Skill and Ability
5 Holistic Approach
6 Demeanor of Educator
7 Assessment
8 Deception Without Deceit
SECTION 2: Training
9 Simulation Site
10 Failure to Succeed
11 Holistic Approach
12 Slow to Go Fast
13 Setup of Training
14 Assessment
15 Feedback
SECTION 3: Placement
16 Portfolio
17 Worked-Based Interview
18 Talent Over Charity
19 Employer Communication
20 Assimilation vs Integration
21 Job Coaching
22 Parent Expectations
23 Benefits
Conclusion/Final Thoughts
Bibliography
Danny Combs has a masters degree in education and is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist and a Certified Autism Specialist. He was granted several awards in teaching including a Grammy Enterprise Award for the program he designed in the Nashville schools and became a published educational author, arranger, and songwriter and served as Board Chair/President of the Autism Society. He has two incredible children Dylan and Ellie. When his son, Dylan, was diagnosed with autism, Danny formed Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) with the mission to encourage and empower the full spectrum of individuals with autism through education and employment in the skilled trades.
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