Guest guest Posted August 1, 2001 Report Share Posted August 1, 2001 Hi. I have a 13 y.o. child who has been doing aba at home since age 8. This past year I attend workshops #1 & 2 with Dr. Carbone. We have implemented a new program for my son and it has helped a great deal. We need much more direction with him, however. We are in need of a VB consultant. We need one with excellent qualifications as we have requested coverage for this program. We are in Ohio. Any help you can provide will be much appreciated. You can e-mail me privately. Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 My son, Josh, is also 17. He's a junior in high school this year. We've just switched schools this last month and I'm very impressed with the Spec. Ed. classroom at this school. They try to teach the kids life skills while the're in the classroom. This room has a full kitchen, including a dishwasher and garbage disposal! They even have a washing machine and dryer! The kids plan and cook their own lunches. There's also a transition house in the next town (same county) run by the Spec. Ed. unit for the county that does basically the same thing for the young adults. Once the kids are old enough to work, they join the Workability Program and get jobs out in the town. They try to match kids to jobs that go with their strengths. Josh is a strong reader, so they have him working at the county library, reshelving books and doing searches. At his IEP a couple of weeks ago they mentioned eventually hooking him up with a computer programmer (his other main interest) or maybe training to be a copy editor at the local paper. I'm not sure what's available in your area, but there may be resources out there that can help you. Also, figuring out what his strengths are can go a long way towards placing him in a job that he will enjoy and want to hang on to. Josh's first job was at a pizza parlor, where he wiped off tables and refilled the ice bins (with his motor problems, I bet that was a nightmare!<g>) He'd go to work, but only because he had to. With his new job at the library, he wants to go to school on work days even when he's sick, 'cause he loves his job! Hope this helps. Good Luck! Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 14 yo, both AS) poodle1947 <poodle1947@...> wrote: My son is 17 we are worried about where he will fit in as an adult. we still need to tell him to shower, brush teeth etc. are there any ideas on indepentent living. what about jobs marcus has had 3 jobs but cant keep them because he is so detached from others and has his own sence of priorities. cant seem to follow direction in a timely manor. mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi Mara, Is your son still in school? I know at 's school when the child turns 14 yrs old they do what is called a Transition Planning. Next year he can go half day to a Vo Tech. school to learn a trade. He goes to a special school though & has an IEP. He wants to learn computer programing. He would never volunteer to do any personal hygiene believe me. I have to stand guard while he brushes his teeth or he will take off the tooth paste & brush one side for a second & think he's done. As for showing,he can't adjust the water so he can get in so one of us has to do that for him. He fights us about shower time. Shaving...forget it. He can not tie his shoes even though we've showed him. He has a long way to go. But he's trying. Take care,Betty poodle1947 <poodle1947@...> wrote: My son is 17 we are worried about where he will fit in as an adult. we still need to tell him to shower, brush teeth etc. are there any ideas on indepentent living. what about jobs marcus has had 3 jobs but cant keep them because he is so detached from others and has his own sence of priorities. cant seem to follow direction in a timely manor. mara --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Free Uniden 5.8GHz Phone System with Packet8 Internet Phone Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability Stories and Strategies Yvona Fast $22.95 Language: English Catalog #: 13524 Binding: Paperback Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from ‘fitting in’ in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as ‘invisible’ disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use these positively in the workplace. Practical information and lists of career resources are supported by numerous case studies to inspire and advise. An essential resource for people with NLD or AS seeking or in employment and their existing or potential employers. 336 pages Here are a couple of books you may find interesting. 22.95 Language: English Catalog #: 13739 Binding: Paperback " How to find work taht works for people with aspergers syndrome " For those who want to help somebody with Asperger Syndrome find and keep a satisfying job, this book is a vital tool. Gail Hawkins guides readers through the entire process of gaining employment, from building a supportive team, identifying and addressing workplace challenges, to securing an appropriate post. Including practical tips on topics such as finding potential employers and creating a dazzling CV, as well as sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready for work, and how, when and where to disclose a disability to an employer, Hawkins' well-tested approach aims to provide all the information needed for a fast, realistic, and successful path to fulfilling employment. 320 pages. 2004 -- ( ) older child My son is 17 we are worried about where he will fit in as an adult. we still need to tell him to shower, brush teeth etc. are there any ideas on indepentent living. what about jobs marcus has had 3 jobs But cant keep them because he is so detached from others and has his own sence of priorities. cant seem to follow direction in a timely manor. mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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