COMMUNITY EVENT (not affiliated with CCC): Asperger’s/Autism Employment Coach Certification Program

  • Monday, September 16, 2019
  • Boston, MA

COMMUNITY EVENT (not affiliated with CCC): Asperger’s/Autism Employment Coach Certification Program

In-depth training live over the Internet

Program Begins September 16, 2019

Barbara Bissonnette, Principal, Forward Motion Coaching

Group size is limited to 10, and an application is required.

This comprehensive, 12-week program is designed for career counselors and coaches, disability service professionals at colleges and universities, vocational rehabilitation and transition specialists and other professionals.

You will learn how to coach adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles to choose the right job or career, find employment, and stay hired. Emphasis is on adapting traditional coaching techniques to fit the unique needs of these individuals.

The Asperger’s/Autism Employment Coach Certification features weekly, live virtual sessions plus a 6-week supervised practicum. Sessions feature interactive exercises, case studies, and group discussions. Weekly assignments consist of readings, short-answer questions/case study reviews and practice designing action plans for clients. There is also access to a private Facebook group. This program is approved for 23 Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credits.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who successfully finish the program components. This certifies1 that the participant:

Understands the impact of challenges related to interpersonal skills, executive function, restricted/repetitive interests and sensory processing/integration, as well as strengths that can be utilized in the workplace

Is able to modify the traditional coaching model to meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum

 Can utilize strategies and techniques to assist individuals in finding the right job/career; finding a job; and staying employed

Agenda

Weeks One & Two, Understanding Adults with Asperger’s/Autism:

Definition of autism spectrum disorder and the “Asperger profile;” impact on adults in the workplace (communication, executive function, etc.); strengths associated with this processing style.

Week Three, Adapting the Coaching Model: Modifying core coaching skills to meet the needs of these students/clients; evaluating readiness; obtaining accurate background information.

Week Four, Working with Individuals: How to address ten common challenges, plus strategies for executive function difficulties.

Week Five, Choosing the Right Job/Career and Getting Hired: Guiding individuals to find the right occupation; assessments; creating a realistic job search plan; interview preparation, including navigating the landmine of behavioral questions (continues to next session).

Week Six, Americans with Disabilities Act: How individuals are protected in the workplace; deciding whether, when and how to disclose; case examples.

Practicum begins week six

Week Seven, Staying Employed: Tools and techniques for addressing common employment challenges; teaching individuals to self-advocate; intervening with an employer (continues to next session).

Week Eight, Educating Employers: Explaining Asperger’s/autism to employers; tips for modifying the interview process and on-boarding; innovative employer models and how to adapt them for internships and to small/mid-size organizations.

Weeks Nine to Eleven, Practicum Continues (no weekly sessions): Participants coach an individual on the spectrum for 1 hour per week for six weeks. Written feedback is provided on weekly client notes, plus there are 3 calls with Barbara (30 min. each) to discuss progress, problems, strategies.

Week Twelve, Practicum Review: Participants present summaries of their coaching practicum to the group; wrap-up questions/comments; written practicum feedback provided by Barbara.

The program content is for professionals who are assisting students/clients with competitive, not sheltered or heavily supported, employment.

To request an application or if you have questions about the program, send an email to Barbara@ForwardMotion.info

1Certification is not an endorsement from Barbara Bissonnette or Forward Motion Coaching.



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