Articles and sites aimed at preparing the student with autism for college and for entering the workforce once schooling is complete.

Asperger Syndrome in Military Service [offsite link]
Great article with lots of research from aspires-relationships.com

Autism and the Magic Within
How can finding the 'magic' within a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder help with career planning? There are aspects of autism that may help identify potential careers. A 'hyperfocus' in computer games may lead to a career in software design, for example.

Career Planning Assessment Guide [offsite link]
A Guide for Professionals serving Youth by National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability NCWD/Youth.

College: Continuing and Higher Education [offsite link]

Life Skills Mastery for Students with Special Needs [offsite link]

Making the Transition from School to Work [offsite link]
Wrightslaw article on planning with many resources.

Self-Advocacy - Wrightslaw [offsite link]

Teaching Autistic Adults [offsite link]
CBS News Video - A devoted parent spends her life making sure her autistic children can live without her. Flavia Cohen reports on the example set by Corrine Morgan-Thomas and her children Stephen and Philip.

Without Passion, Pride, or Prejudice
There is an increasing number of large companies employing adults on the autism spectrum. Specific traits such as hyperfocus, acute attention to detail, and the lack of extreme concern about blame or accolades make many people with Autism Spectrum Disorders ideal employees in many industries.

Without Passion, Pride, or Prejudice
There is an increasing number of large companies employing adults on the autism spectrum. Specific traits such as hyperfocus, acute attention to detail, and the lack of extreme concern about blame or accolades make many people with Autism Spectrum Disorders ideal employees in many industries.

Work Smarter Now [offsite link]
Work Smarter Now supports the self-employment and business-improvement goals of individuals of all abilities. Our primary goal is to help entrepreneurs and small business owners do what they do better - improving community presence, customer relations, and business practices.

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