The aim of the autism training is to build understanding of autism as a different way of thinking, processing information and perceiving the world. The training will build DES provider and employer understanding and confidence when supporting autistic jobseekers to get or keep a job.
Download an outline of the autism training modules here.
A Job Readiness Workbook designed to step autistic jobseekers through the process of recognising their strengths and employment goals. The Workbook provides advice about creating a resume/CV and cover letter and preparing for interviews.
A selection of information brochures for DES providers and employers to build understanding and confidence when supporting autistic individuals to get and keep a job.
Three assessment questionnaires created to enable DES providers to gain insight into an autistic jobseeker’s individual work preferences, strengths and working styles.
Tools and resources to understand possible workplace accommodations and help the onboarding process. Information that explains the social conventions of the workplace and provides ongoing employment support for autistic employees in the workplace.
Knowing the 'right' thing to say when talking about autism can be difficult if you don't know a lot about it. These engagement resources give information on the strengths of autism and some common characteristics of autism at work. This enables a DES provider or employer to engage positively and confidently with an autistic jobseeker or, in the case of a DES provider, a potential employer.
Documents to help with engaging and selecting the right mentor or support person for an autistic employee. These resources outline the attributes and traits of an effective mentor and provide guidance on building a mentor-mentee relationship.
All resources have been reviewed by, written by or had contributions from neurodivergent people.
To reflect the diversity of language preferences in the autism community we use a mixture of identity-first (for example ‘autistic person’) and person first (for example ‘person on the autism spectrum’) language.
If you have any questions or if you want to book a face-to-face training session, please contact Sharon Whip (sharon.whip@untappedholdings.com).