Mploy - A Job Readiness Workbook: Career Skills Development For Young Adults On The Autism Spectrum And With Learning Difficulties

This self-guided workbook is suitable for young adults aged 16-26 with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or LD (Learning Differences), to teach the necessary skills for entering the workforce and forging a meaningful career path.

Providing insight into a range of industries and workplace settings, this workbook will help you to support young people in choosing rewarding and successful careers. Detailing the College Internship Program's (CIP) successful Mploy program, the information in this book will help young adults to develop self-confidence and build social connections. Including activities and ready-to-use worksheets, this is a focused look at preparing for work. Key topics include:

• Career assessments
• Creating effective resumes/CVs
• Interview skills
• Employer expectations
• Professional communication
• Performance appraisals
• Handling stress in the workplace
• Social thinking
• Executive functions in the workplace

This book will be particularly helpful for careers staff working with young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Also teachers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and also parents of young adults with autism.

Table of Contents

Part I:

1. The Career Continuum.
2. Exploring Career Choices.
3. Goodness of Fit.

Part II: Eight Skills Employers Look For.

1. Communication.

2: Teamwork.

3: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.

4. Initiative and Leadership.

5. Planning and Organizing.

6. Self-Management.

7. Willingness to Learn.

8. Technological Proficiency.

Part III: The Employment Toolkit.

1. Making a Career Portfolio.
2. Developing a Resume.
3. Creating a Cover Letter.
4. Filling out an Application.
5. Preparing for an Interview.
6. Preparing for a New Job.

Conclusion.

"Destined to be the unequalled go-to resource for young people with autism and other learning difficulties... I was so impressed by the thought, insight, organization, and expertise behind this workbook."
- Carol Gray, autism advocate, author, consultant and founder of Social Stories