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Workplace Skills Group

Join our Workplace Skills Group for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome. Learn ground rules for the group and workplace, interact effectively, and explore upcoming topics. Assignment for the next meeting included.

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Workplace Skills Group

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  1. Workplace Skills Group Autism & Asperger Connections 9/7/13

  2. Welcome! 

  3. Today’s Agenda • 1:00-1:15 – Welcome/Introductions • 1:15-1:25 – Agenda Review • 1:25-1:40 – Ground Rules for WS Group • 1:40-1:45 – Break • 1:45-2:15 – Ground Rules for the Workplace • 2:15-2:20 – Break • 2:20-2:35 – WS Group Topic Schedule • 2:35-2:45 – Assignment for Next Meeting • 2:45-2:55 – Q&A / Opens • 2:55-3:00 – Wrap-Up

  4. Ground Rules for WS Group • RSVP for each meeting – let us know if you can’t make it • Show up ready to participate and contribute • Sign in at the start of each meeting • Limit interruptions (turn off your cell phone, etc.) • Don’t keep your thoughts/ideas to yourself – share them! • Listen to understand • Be open to new ideas • Everyone participates – no one dominates • Come back from breaks on time • Let us know if you have to leave early • Have fun! • Any others to add?

  5. BreakPlease be back in 5 minutes

  6. Ground Rules for the Workplace • Attire and Appearance • Good hygiene • Clothing appropriate for job • Punctuality • Arrive before start time (10-15 minutes) • Be ready to work when shift begins • Get permission before “clocking in” early

  7. Ground Rules for the Workplace • Interaction – Work Colleagues • Eye contact • Handshake • Small talk • Interaction – Customers/Clients • Greetings • Eye contact • Chit-chat?

  8. Interaction Practice

  9. Ground Rules for the Workplace • Breaks • Short in nature (less than 15 minutes, maybe only 5 minutes) • Rules vary by company and job • Follow company rules for “clocking-out” • Lunch/Dinner • May not happen if shift is not 8 hours • Follow company rules for “clocking-out”

  10. Ground Rules for the Workplace Responsibilities Employee must know his/her job requirements Ask if you don’t know or are confused Checklists are OK, in most cases Company Hierarchy Employee – Supervisor – Manager All companies have rules and processes for speaking to a Supervisor or Manager

  11. BreakPlease be back in 5 minutes

  12. WS Group Topic Schedule • Proposed topics for 2013-2014: • Oct: Job Search 101 • Nov: Resume & Cover Letter Development • Dec: WS Group Holiday Party (How to Socialize at a Work Party) & Review of Sept-Dec Topics • Jan: Effective Workplace Communication • Feb: How & When to Disclose Your Diagnosis • Mar: Interviewing Skills • Apr: Mock Interviews & Review of Jan-Mar topics • May: AAC Job Fair with local employers

  13. Assignment for Next Meeting • Oct WS Group Topic: Job Search 101 • Assignment: • Complete the Career Test at http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/ • Print out your results and bring them to the October WS Group

  14. Q&A / Opens

  15. Thank you for coming today! 

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