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SUMMARY:August Professional Development: Coaching Individuals on the Autism Spectrum to Employment Success
DESCRIPTION:Many individuals on the autism spectrum, including those with college degrees, struggle to choose the right job or career and get hired. Coaching has much to offer if you understand how to adapt traditional models to the needs of this neurodivergent population.\n\nThis presentation offers practical strategies for guiding these clients to manageable employment. The emphasis is on assisting individuals seeking competitive (not sheltered or heavily supported) employment. \n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nHow autism impacts adults in the workplace \n\n	Communication, executive function and sensory processing challenges you need to be aware of \n\n	Strengths associated with those on the spectrum  \n\n	Tips for assessing coaching readiness, building rapport and creating realistic action plans \n\nDate: Thursday, August 22\n\nTime: 12 Noon -1:30 p.m. (Eastern/UTC-5)\n\nLocation: Virtual - Meeting link is provided after registering.\n\nCCEs: 1.5 (.75 Core, .75 RD)\n\nMeet Your Presenter: Barbara Bissonnette\n\nBarbara Bissonnette is the Principal of Forward Motion Coaching (www.ForwardMotion.info). Since 2006 she has specialized in career development coaching for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles. In addition to working with private clients, she offers professional development training, including the Asperger's/Autism Employment Coach Certification.\n\nBarbara earned a graduate certificate in executive coaching from William James College, and a coach certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC).
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