Understanding autism for careers and employability professionals
Ambitious about Autism and its partners have worked together to develop, deliver and evaluate the Employ Autism Internship network across English regions. As part of our work experience programme, we work with careers and employability professionals to increase their knowledge and confidence in working with their autistic clients.
Careers information, advice, and guidance play a critical role in helping autistic people determine their next step - whether that be further study, employment or an apprenticeship.
The understanding autism for careers and employability professionals’ course has been developed in partnership with a range of qualified professionals as well as autistic young people and will support those who are offering careers advice or guidance in a range of settings.
Course content
The practical session will support participants to:
- utilise the Transition to Employment toolkit and related resources to adapt their practice and meet the needs of autistic clients
- identify how autistic individuals experience the world around them and how autism presents itself differently in individuals through exploring the autism spectrum
- identify the key areas of difference; communication skills, social interaction, routine and sensory processing that need to be considered when working with autistic clients
- explore the autistic experience, identifying strengths – the talents and skill sets autistic individuals can bring into the work environment; and challenges they may experience but can overcome through implementing workplace adjustments
- consider the specific challenges facing autistic people in entering employment, including barriers with job finding and recruitment processes
- explore methods and tools to adapt your information, advice and guidance practice to meet the needs of autistic clients
- discuss good practice and provide practical solutions to case study examples
- reflect on Employ Autism’s learning and consider adjustments to supporting autistic clients in their career search
- receive details of the most up-to-date work placement opportunities from Employ Autism.
Once you have completed the training you will be able to:
- develop and adapt your careers information and guidance sessions for your autistic clients
- identify autistic people who would benefit from a work experience placement to develop their skills, confidence and identify their career aspirations
- refer and support candidates to successfully apply for the Employ Autism programme
- share learning and contacts to increase the reach of the Employ Autism programme to more autistic people.
The course is delivered virtually over four hours, with breaks provided throughout.
Dates
Friday 22 November 2024 at 9.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 5 December 2024 at 12.30 – 4.30pm
Special offer
This popular course is now moving to a paid format, however, we’re currently offering a special discount at a reduced price. For a limited time, you can attend the Understanding autism for careers and employability professionals course for £69. This offer will only be applicable to courses running in 2024.
If cost prevents you from enrolling in this training session, please contact training@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk for more information.
To all participants
Ambitious about Autism will forward the relevant Teams link and course information one week prior to the training session booked. Unfortunately, recordings and transcriptions of our sessions will not be available. We kindly ask participants not to promote their services, programmes or products during the sessions.
Join the Employ Autism Network to register your interest in the programme and access the support available to you.
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