For young adults on autism spectrum, jobs program opens ...

[mrsbuttinski]

For young adults on autism spectrum, jobs program opens up new dreams


When Laini Sohn started her internship at Kennedy Health's Cherry Hill campus last month, the 21-year-old seemed willing enough to work and learn. Still, her supervisor Carol Nilsen wasn't quite sure what to expect.




For young adults on autism spectrum, jobs program opens up new dreams

"I didn't know what she was capable of," Nilsen said. "I gave her a task that should have taken 2½ weeks."



Sohn, though, didn't know how long the data-entry assignment was supposed to take.



"She got it done in three days," said Nilsen, still sounding surprised. "She just plugs away."



Laini Sohn and her fellow interns are all on the autism spectrum. They are part of an international program that is opening employers' eyes to what people with developmental disabilities can do.

more at 


www.philly.com/philly/health/kidshealth/Autism-spectrum-jobs-internships-graduation-Project-SEARCH-YALE-Drexel-Kennedy-Health-System.html

[akafred]

I certainly hope that supervisor learns to clearly state expectations.