ERIC Number: EJ1010867
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jul
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1098-3007
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Project SEARCH for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Increasing Competitive Employment on Transition from High School
Wehman, Paul; Schall, Carol; McDonough, Jennifer; Molinelli, Alissa; Riehle, Erin; Ham, Whitney; Thiss, Weston R.
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, v15 n3 p144-155 Jul 2013
Supporting youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the transition to adulthood is challenging. This article provides a description of how Project SEARCH, a model transition program for youth with disabilities, was used to help youth with ASD gain competitive employment. This article includes two case studies and a thorough description of the additional supports provided to increase successful employment on graduation from high school. Key Project SEARCH program components include setting a goal for employment, providing successive intensive internships in a community business, and assuring collaboration between school and adult services staff. Supports specific to students with ASD include providing intensive instruction in social, communication, and job skills; visual supports; and work routine and structure. These supports are described in the provided case studies. (Contains 4 figures and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Case Studies, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Job Skills, Internship Programs, School Personnel, Visual Aids, Teaching Methods, School Business Relationship, Problem Solving, Models, Public Agencies, Employment Programs, Agency Cooperation, Program Effectiveness, Role, High School Students, Postsecondary Education, High School Graduates, Employment Qualifications
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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