Programs & Services
Supported Employment
One to One Model
The one to one model of supported employment consists of one job coach, employed by Division TEACCH, and one person with Autism. A company in the community employs the individual with autism. The Job Coach is located on-site throughout the entire workday. The biggest difference between this model and the others is the individual with autism in this model requires intensive support. As a result, the job Coach is there to continuously adapt and modify structure to meet the individual's needs.
To help the individual work as independently as possible, staff may set up or change schedules, or create and modify visual cues in the work environment.
Also, people with Autism who work in this model tend to have poorer communication skills and coping strategies; therefore, the job coach spends time acting as a liaison between the person with Autism, and the employer. This ensures everyone clearly understands each other's expectations, opinions, and ideas.
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The job coach is also available to assist the individual accommodate for fluctuating job performance, and to help insure the accuracy and quality of completed work.
When the individual with autism becomes overwhelmed or frustrated, the job coach assists the individual in completion of relaxation strategies. These strategies help the individual with autism remain calm and focused, thereby allowing them to better attend to their responsibilities. Obviously, this is a very expensive model, and is only used in cases where substantial financial resources are available.
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