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VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
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Effective Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for People with Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Effective Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for People with Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Part Three Featuring TEACCH
August 8, 2011- 2-3 PM CDTAugust 8, 2011- 2-3 PM CDT
Funded by NIDRR, US Department of Education, PR# Funded by NIDRR, US Department of Education, PR# H133A080007
© 2011 by SEDL© 2011 by SEDL
A Webcast Sponsored by SEDL
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TEACCH’s Mission
• Following the guidelines of the general philosophy of the TEACCH program, the mission of the Supported Employment program is to provide a stable and predictable work environment whereby the person with Autism can, as independently as possible, be a contributing member of the work force.
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History of TEACCH
• What is TEACCH?• Eric Schopler’s research in the 60’s• Founding of the TEACCH Program in 70s• Supported Employment in the 80s• Where are we now?
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Program Highlights
• Demonstration or Model Program• TEACCH Core Values and Mission• Understanding the Culture of Autism• Strategies that Maximize Independence• Assessment using the TEACCH Transition
Assessment Profile
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Program Effectiveness
• Started formally in 1989
• Individuals Placed in Employment 400+• Number of Total Jobs Placements 500+• Salary (with or w/out benefits) $7.15-$21.00+• Average Number of Hours Worked 22.5
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• 12 months on job
• 85% regardless of reason
• 94% if factor out uncontrollable (Client Moving out of area, Different job, site closing down)
• 6 Months on job
• 89% regardless of reason
• 96% if factor out uncontrollable (Client Moving out of area, Different job, site closing down)
Success Rate*
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Types of Jobs
• Manufacturing• Office• Food Service• Janitorial• Grocery• Laboratory• Stocking / Warehouse• Other
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Assessment• Vocational Skills
• Clerical• Library• Domestic• Landscaping/Gardening• Food Service• Warehouse/Stocking
• Mobility• Communication• Interpersonal Skills• Vocational Behaviors• Independent Functioning• Teaching Strategies
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Making the Right Job Match
Assessment of the Person Assessment of the Work Site
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Teaching Skills on the Job
• Why?– Problems with Generalization– Contextual based cues facilitate learning
• Longer to learn new skills.• Other contextual specific skill areas
– Communication– Social
• The need to teach to their strengths and learning style
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Interventions and Strategies
• Physical Structure / Environmental Accommodations
• Schedules• Visual Instructions
and Checklists• Rules and Reminders• Social Interactions• Relaxation Strategies
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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MODELS
• Individual or Standard Placement
• Shared Support or Dispersed Enclave
• Mobile Crew• One to One• Entrepreneurial
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Strategies for Long Term Support • Teach vocational and social skills using structured
teaching approaches. Develop and modify visual systems as dictated by employer or client.
• Educate co-workers and supervisors about autism.• Act as a liaison between employer/supervisor and
employee. Discuss job performance issues.• Provide on-site support: we might insure quality and
productivity.• Develop and implement relaxation and coping
strategies.• Develop social opportunities through individual
outings and the coordination of a biweekly social group.
• Provide individual counseling on an as needed basis.
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Important Factors in Successful Vocational Placement and Training • Trained staff• Assessment focused on what adult can do
and with “what?” support• Incorporate client’s interests and strengths• Communication
– Educate co-workers and supervisors about autism
– Act as a liaison between employer/supervisor and employee
– Communicate with client’s residential support • Provide on-going long-term support
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Challenges
• Funding– Lack of funding– Ever changing definitions and criteria
• Current Economic Climate• Jobs for individuals with ASD at the extreme
ends of the spectrum.• What to do when other necessary supports
do not exist in the person’s life?
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Success Stories
• Eddie– Considered unemployable– Sheltered workshops would not accept him
• Donnie– On his way to divorce, estranged from
children– Criminal system involved– Anger and very low self esteem
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Future Goals
• To continue to expand our services• To develop opportunities for those who do not fit
in traditional employment models currently• Continue to help other agencies start
employment programs for individuals with ASD• Help schools better prepare students with ASD
for the real world.• Expand our research efforts on employment and
ASD• Provide a fuller spectrum of services, that relate
to employment.
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Questions and Answers
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Contact Information
• S. Michael Chapman• Director of Supported Employment• Division TEACCH• CB# 7180 UNC Chapel Hill• Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7180• 919-966-8194• [email protected]
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