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Workplace Skills Group. Autism & Asperger Connections 9/7/13. Welcome! . 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
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Workplace Skills Group Autism & Asperger Connections 9/7/13
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
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?
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
Ground Rules for the Workplace • Interaction – Work Colleagues • Eye contact • Handshake • Small talk • Interaction – Customers/Clients • Greetings • Eye contact • Chit-chat?
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”
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
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
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
