Certified Autism Career and Employment Specialist

30 CE Clock Hours + the Certification

This course provides competencies for career development professionals assisting clients on the Autism Spectrum. Participants will learn the unique skills and challenges often associated with the Autism Spectrum and their impact on career development, and neurodiverse affirming interventions regarding career exploration, career choice, organizing the job search process, interviewing, self-advocacy, and success on the job.

Participant will use their knowledge and skills to develop a comprehensive plan to help individuals on the spectrum to integrate successfully into the workforce and succeed in their career.

Learning Objectives:

Increase understanding of autism spectrum disorder and its impacts on career development
Recognize unique strengths and challenges associated with autism spectrum disorders
Select appropriate career assessments to promote career exploration in individuals on the autism spectrum    Implement practical coaching and counseling interventions to assist job seekers on the autism spectrum develop and execute a job search plan
Gain skills in leveraging collaborative partners to assist job seekers on the autism spectrum, including family members, community agencies, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Develop strategies to help individuals on the autism spectrum develop self-advocacy skills necessary for success in their careers
Generate a comprehensive plan to promote workplace integration and career development for individuals on the autism spectrum