THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL FOR PREPARING PRE-VOCATION SKILLS FOR AUTISM TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK
Keywords:
Model for Preparing for Working, Transition from School to Work, Autistic ChildrenAbstract
The objectives of this research article were 1) to investigate the present situation, problems, and expectations for preparing the pre-vocational skills for children with autism during the transition from school to work, 2) to create a model outline for preparing the pre-vocational skills for autism during the transition from school to work. This research is a qualitative research, the target groups comprised of the special education teachers or other teachers responsible for the projects of inclusive schools, parents, and representatives from business sector. The tool of the research was the structured interview dealing. Data ware analyzed by means of content analysis. The research results were found that 1) Regarding to current situation, it was found that the school was mainly responsible of raising awareness and organizing learning activities for supplementing skills in the existing curriculum for children with autism. Also, the parents supported activities as requested by the school, and helped train their children living skills. In addition, business sector had to comply with the law for accepting children with autism to work. Regarding to the problems found in these 3 groups, there was a lack of knowledge and understanding of pre-vocational skills and the preparation of transitional plans. Both school and families agreed that there should be a clear and easy-to - use guideline for working skills preparation. However, the business sector expected children with autism to be prepared for basic work skills and to be able to live with others. 2) Regarding to the model outline for preparing pre-vocation skills for children with autism transition from school to work, there were two integrated components: 2.1) The transition from school to work for children with autism and 2.2) Pre - vocation skills preparation. This model reflected a collaboration among the family, the school, and the business sector want to autism has the necessary skills during the transition from the school to work.
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