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Autism: Building Links to Employment (ABLE)

Autism: Building Links to Employment (ABLE). Presenters: Lydia Lynas, Orchardville Society Rachel Doran, NOW. The Idea. Lack of specific ASD Services in Belfast Increase in prevalence rates in NI Increase in referrals from Special & Mainstream schools Review current methods of working

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Autism: Building Links to Employment (ABLE)

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  1. Autism: Building Links to Employment (ABLE) Presenters: Lydia Lynas, Orchardville Society Rachel Doran, NOW

  2. The Idea • Lack of specific ASD Services in Belfast • Increase in prevalence rates in NI • Increase in referrals from Special & Mainstream schools • Review current methods of working • Test the Model of Supported Employment for value base and process i.e. Engage- Place-Train-Maintain-Progress.

  3. Project ABLE Employment based service for young people and adults with ASD that want to get into work. May 2009 – April 2014 Financed through Big Lottery Fund. Belfast Wide Partnership between Orchardville Society & NOW.

  4. Profile of Participants: • Special Education 16 – 19 years • Mainstream education 16 – 18 years • Adults 18+ • Across the Autistic Spectrum

  5. The Delivery Customised Employability Programme including: Employment Profiling/ job matching Training Programmes – Voluntary work placements Employment opportunities On the job training and support Peer support through User Forum

  6. Employment Success • Attention to detail • Accuracy • Excellent memory for facts and details • Special talents, interests, enjoy routine. Employment opportunities within: • ICT - data inputting, software design, gaming • Administrative roles - accounting, monitoring info, records. • Retail – special interest areas (music, exotic animals, art)

  7. In their Own Words David Andrew Chris Callum

  8. Results Year 4

  9. The Results & Learning • Supported Employment model applicable to client group • Partnership Approach . • Customisation of resources, ask the right questions. • Trained Staff in both Supported employment and ASD knowledge. • Flexible employment options • Autism Awareness training with co employers essential. • SRoI Evaluation, £1 = £4 return.

  10. Contact Details lydia.lynas@orchardville.com Tel: 028 90 732326 rachel.doran@nowproject.co.uk Tel 90 436400 THANK YOU

  11. Referrals From: • Special and mainstream education. • Health & Social Services • Department of Employment & Learning • Self / Family

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