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Publication Date: 2021-Jan
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School-Based Social Skills Programming to Increase Employment for Individuals with ASD
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v13 n3 p333-340 Jan 2021
There is an increased number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are reaching the age where they should be entering the workforce, however, 50-70% are unemployed and these percentages are higher than any other disability group. Although school-based programming attempts to prepare students to transition into the workplace, current literature suggests there are additional social skills that need to be addressed for successful employment and job retention. The purpose of this analysis and interpretation of the literature was to identify soft skills needed for successful employment and ways in which school-based programming can address these skills. Suggestions related to the types of social skills to address, and how social skills for vocational settings should be taught, are provided.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Employment Qualifications, Skill Development, Soft Skills, School Role, Students with Disabilities, Job Skills, Social Development
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
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Language: English
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