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VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
ACN ConnectionsIt’s a Match
Matching the Right People to the Right Job
Keri Bennett, Ryan StammNebraska Vocational Rehabilitation Susanna Johnston, Claudia Schulte
Employment CoordinatorsAutism Center of NE
A Webcast Hosted by SEDL
2013
Funded by NIDRR, US Department of Education, PR# Funded by NIDRR, US Department of Education, PR# H133A080007
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Goals of the session
Participants will:
• learn about ACN Connections• learn about the career planning
process• learn how to support clients and
employers• learn about the critical connections
for transitioning into the world of work
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Connecting as Partners
• Nebraska VR ARRA Funding for start-up
• Performance based contract
• Performance evaluation criteria
• Team liaison model
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
• Referral process: VR to ACN• Begin career planning and assessing for Support Empl.• Securing diagnosis• Submit referral/ Schedule initial meeting
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
• Liaison roles• Follow up with Client/ ACN/ Counselor• Be the conduit for information• Coordination/ Point of contact for VR and ACN
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
ACN ConnectionsEmployment Service
• Serving individuals with autism who are high school graduates or older
• Career planning process
• Recruitment and retention services
• Customized job training on-site
• Ongoing support and consultation
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Career Planning Process
Dream job
What does the job seeker really want to do?
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Career Planning Process
Gifts & Contributions
HobbiesInterestsStrengthsTraining
Job experience
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Career Planning Process
Conditions & Preferences
EnvironmentalSensory
CommunicationSocial
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
JOBS!!!
• Employed– Part time – Full time– Seasonal
• Volunteer
• Actively looking
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Job Retention• Support to Employer/Employees
– Clients Identify function of behavior Develop strategies Teach skills
– Employers Education Visibility Follow-through
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
3 Critical Connections for
transitioning into the World of Work
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Employment
o Career Exploration
o Work Experiences
o Volunteer Experiences
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Social
o Hidden Rules
o Social Thinking
o Social Coaching
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Networking
• Building a relationship between the client/student and other people
o Client’s/Student’s Networko Supporter’s Networko Agency’s Network (VR)
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Questions???? Comments????Feel free to contact us at:
ACN Connections9012 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68127402-315-1000
Susanna Johnston [email protected]
Claudia Schulte [email protected]
VR Service Models for Individuals with ASD
Questions???? Comments????Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation contacts:
Ryan Stamm Keri Bennett Rehabilitation Specialist Program DirectorNebraska VR Nebraska VR12011 Q Street 315 W. 60th Street, Ste 400Omaha, NE 68137 Kearney, NE 68845402.595.1943 [email protected]