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Autism in the Workplace Autism in the Workplace Kansas Center For Autism Research and TrainingKansas Center For Autism Research and Training
Changes in Conceptualization
Biological EnvironmentalDevelopmental Psychiatric
Disorder Spectrum Specific Disorder
Early Late Detection
Changes in Conceptualization
Biological EnvironmentalDevelopmental Psychiatric
Disorder Spectrum Specific Disorder
Early Late Detection
Previously rare - 1970 4/10,000
Now – 2009 CDC Study1/110 Children have an
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Previously rare - 1970 4/10,000
Now – 2009 CDC Study1/110 Children have an
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Abnormalities in Genetic Code for Brain Development
Abnormal Mechanisms of Brain Development
Structural and Functional Abnormalities of Brain
Cognitive Abnormalities
Behavioral Syndrome
Abnormalities in Genetic Code for Brain Development
Abnormal Mechanisms of Brain Development
Structural and Functional Abnormalities of Brain
Cognitive Abnormalities
Behavioral Syndrome
Autism is a SpectrumAutism Usually low-functioning, nearly half are
diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
Aspergers Syndrome Impaired social skills, often physically
awkward, no substantial delay in language
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Meets most criteria, but not easily classified as another disorder
Autism is a SpectrumAutism Usually low-functioning, nearly half are
diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
Aspergers Syndrome Impaired social skills, often physically
awkward, no substantial delay in language
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Meets most criteria, but not easily classified as another disorder
Socialization and Communication
Impaired ability to use and/or understand facial expressions and gestures.
Common problem - Understanding how to read and express emotions:Anger, Happiness, Frustration, Encouragement, Fear
Person with Autism has difficulty communicating these to family, teachers, co-workers, friends, and people in the community.
Socialization and Communication
Impaired ability to use and/or understand facial expressions and gestures.
Common problem - Understanding how to read and express emotions:Anger, Happiness, Frustration, Encouragement, Fear
Person with Autism has difficulty communicating these to family, teachers, co-workers, friends, and people in the community.
Communication
Pragmatics of LanguageUnderstanding non-literal use of
language (idioms), social hierarchies and non-verbal social
communication
Communication
Pragmatics of LanguageUnderstanding non-literal use of
language (idioms), social hierarchies and non-verbal social
communication
Communication
What can appear to be lack of feeling or social/emotional reciprocity.
When communication is not understood, can manifest as:
Use of specific behaviors in order to communicate
Using repetitive words and phrases
Communication
What can appear to be lack of feeling or social/emotional reciprocity.
When communication is not understood, can manifest as:
Use of specific behaviors in order to communicate
Using repetitive words and phrases
Communication
What works to improve communication?
Communication system Use visual schedules, assistive technology
or other creative ways to assist the person to communicate within their environment
Establishment of a routineAssist the person to anticipate what their
day will look like, anticipate changes
Communication
What works to improve communication?
Communication system Use visual schedules, assistive technology
or other creative ways to assist the person to communicate within their environment
Establishment of a routineAssist the person to anticipate what their
day will look like, anticipate changes
Autism and FamiliesAutism and Families
Impact on FamiliesLack of qualified day care providers
Sibling needs and supports
Tolerance of Transitions Daily (to school in morning)Life (moving, divorce)
Impact on FamiliesLack of qualified day care providers
Sibling needs and supports
Tolerance of Transitions Daily (to school in morning)Life (moving, divorce)
Autism and FamiliesAutism and Families
Impact on Families
Additional stress managing support needs
Long-term stress of coping with financial and life planning pressures
Understanding of Autism by community, including employers, generic community resources and community responders
Impact on Families
Additional stress managing support needs
Long-term stress of coping with financial and life planning pressures
Understanding of Autism by community, including employers, generic community resources and community responders
Autism and FamiliesAutism and Families
Concerns for Families
Early Intervention: early diagnosis paying for early intervention lack of insurance coverage
Education: social skills Behavior adapting curriculum Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
Concerns for Families
Early Intervention: early diagnosis paying for early intervention lack of insurance coverage
Education: social skills Behavior adapting curriculum Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
Autism and FamiliesAutism and Families
Concerns for FamiliesBehavior planning
assistance for families and schools system capacity
Juvenile Justice
Transition to adulthood waiting lists for services lack of employment opportunities
long-term care supports
Concerns for FamiliesBehavior planning
assistance for families and schools system capacity
Juvenile Justice
Transition to adulthood waiting lists for services lack of employment opportunities
long-term care supports
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) states:
Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society.
Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our national policy of ensuring equality of opportunity full participation independent living economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) states:
Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society.
Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our national policy of ensuring equality of opportunity full participation independent living economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
Benefits of employing people with disabilities:
Creating a workplace that supports people with disabilities creates a more supportive workplace for all employees
Employing people with disabilities can make economic sense
Benefits of employing people with disabilities:
Creating a workplace that supports people with disabilities creates a more supportive workplace for all employees
Employing people with disabilities can make economic sense
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
Benefits of employing people with disabilities:
Through Supported Employment job coaches can train qualified people with disabilities on job duties
Through techniques such as Job Carving specialized jobs can be developed tailored to an individual’s strengths
In hard economic times, there may be specialized jobs that need to be done, but “pile up” due to having fewer employees
Benefits of employing people with disabilities:
Through Supported Employment job coaches can train qualified people with disabilities on job duties
Through techniques such as Job Carving specialized jobs can be developed tailored to an individual’s strengths
In hard economic times, there may be specialized jobs that need to be done, but “pile up” due to having fewer employees
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
What Should Be Assessed?
Interests and strengths (often assessed through person-centered planning)
Specific work skills
Learning style
Communication skills and required supports, including need for augmentative or alternative communication (AAC)
What Should Be Assessed?
Interests and strengths (often assessed through person-centered planning)
Specific work skills
Learning style
Communication skills and required supports, including need for augmentative or alternative communication (AAC)
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
What should be assessed?
Social interaction and behavior and effective supports
Sensory issues—need for certain sensory inputs to relax or need to avoid certain stimuli
Need for structure and predictability and effective supports for the individual
The physical and social environment of a potential workplace
What should be assessed?
Social interaction and behavior and effective supports
Sensory issues—need for certain sensory inputs to relax or need to avoid certain stimuli
Need for structure and predictability and effective supports for the individual
The physical and social environment of a potential workplace
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
Who Can Help? The individual with ASD Family members or friends who know
the person well Former teachers Residential support staff Occupational Therapists (OT) and
Physical Therapists (PT), especially regarding motor and sensory considerations
Potential employers or co-workers
Who Can Help? The individual with ASD Family members or friends who know
the person well Former teachers Residential support staff Occupational Therapists (OT) and
Physical Therapists (PT), especially regarding motor and sensory considerations
Potential employers or co-workers
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
Work Skills of Some People with ASD:Honesty Incredible memoryLoyalty Intense individual interestsDetail-oriented
Work Skills of Some People with ASD:Honesty Incredible memoryLoyalty Intense individual interestsDetail-oriented
Autism in the WorkplaceAutism in the Workplace
Temple Grandin Temple Grandin
Autism in the Workplace Autism in the Workplace
A Virtual Center…A Virtual Center…
Research Sites:Juniper Gardens Children’s Project
KU CampusesKU Medical Center
Training Sites:Edwards Campus
KU CampusesAcademic Departments
Center for Child Health and Development Clinics:8 Autism Clinics, 200 children a year
Screening, Diagnostics, Parent SupportBehavioral Interventions
Kansas Center For Autism Research and Training
K-CART Autism Resource CenterK-CART Autism
Resource Center
Located in room 270 in Regnier Hall at KU Edwards Campus
Books/DVDs/materials to check out Information on accessing services and supports
Located in room 270 in Regnier Hall at KU Edwards Campus
Books/DVDs/materials to check out Information on accessing services and supports
Spring WorkshopsKansas Center For Autism Research and Training
Spring WorkshopsKansas Center For Autism Research and Training
Friday, April 9thPhil Strain - University of ColoradoEarly Intervention Programs for Young Children with Autism
Thursday, May 6th Howard Green and Jennifer McDonald - Virginia
Commonwealth UniversityJob Coaching Strategies for Employing Persons with Autism
Tuesday, June 1stJeri Kendle, Business Partnerships for Employing Persons with
Autism - Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Workshops are from 8:30am – 4:00pm at KU Edwards Campus
Cost: $60 per person, lunch provided.
Friday, April 9thPhil Strain - University of ColoradoEarly Intervention Programs for Young Children with Autism
Thursday, May 6th Howard Green and Jennifer McDonald - Virginia
Commonwealth UniversityJob Coaching Strategies for Employing Persons with Autism
Tuesday, June 1stJeri Kendle, Business Partnerships for Employing Persons with
Autism - Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Workshops are from 8:30am – 4:00pm at KU Edwards Campus
Cost: $60 per person, lunch provided.
Border Challenge For Autism
Border Challenge For Autism
April 14th, 2010 6-9:30pm
Boulevard Brewery2501 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tickets $35
Contact InformationContact Information
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Contact:Sean SwindlerDirector of Community Program Development 913-897-8471
Website:[email protected]
Contact:Sean SwindlerDirector of Community Program Development 913-897-8471
Autism in the Workplace Kansas Center For Autism Research and Training
Autism in the Workplace Kansas Center For Autism Research and Training
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