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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Join Free →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.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| APA | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
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.
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