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General CEU: Creating Employment Opportunities for Autistic Adults through Community Building and Innovation

Creating Employment Opportunities for Autistic Adults through Community Building and Innovation matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in adult services and community participation, community routines and natural environments. In Creating Employment Opportunities for Autistic Adults through Community Building and Innovation, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Council of Autism Service Providers

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Course Description

With unemployment rates for autistic adults as high as 85%, it is paramount that we work to find solutions to increasing opportunities for those who desire to work. This presentation explores innovative approaches to bridging the employment gap through collaborative community efforts and creative solutions. Attendees will gain insight into successful models, practical tools, and strategies to inspire meaningful change in the workforce.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify solutions to address challenges and breakdown barriers to provide community based employment for autistic adults.
  2. Participants explore a variety of ways to engage community stakeholders to increase opportunities for autistic adults seeking community based work.
  3. Discuss steps needed to start a business to provide supported employment for autistic adults.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General
APA 0
COA 1

About the Instructor

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Katrina Roberts
MS, BCBA, LBA

Katrina Roberts is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of home, community, school, and employment settings since 2004. She holds a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University at Albany. Katrina specializes in vocational development and has created numerous customized employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout her career. She has spoken both at local and international conferences on the Customized Employment process, making the transition from school to work and adulthood, as well as approaches to job training and support for long-term employment retention. Her research interests include vocational skill development, transition to adulthood and life skill development. Katrina has also published an article on teaching interview skills to young adults with autism.

Adult ServicesInteractive Audience Discussion (Multiple Presenters)Introductory
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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