1. Brenda Brown MEd. Sp. Ed. Autism Employment Development Worker (Autism Partnership Board -Appendix 3)

2. What We Do …..  Provide Tailor Made Support for the Individual  Support the Individual to access Training or Further Education  Support the Individual to Compile a C.V.  Provide Interview Skills Training

3. We Also …..  Provide Information on Benefit Entitlement  Support the Individual to access the correct Benefits E.g. Employment & Support Allowance, Job Seekers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance  Accompany Individuals to Job Centre Appointments  Accompany Individuals to Benefit Medicals or Appeals

4.  Age for service is from 14 – 65  Individuals leave school early or when they are 16  Stress of School too much (We support pupils who have reduced timetables with work experience)  Transition is important for all (Even if a pupils is High Functioning and performing academically well)

5.  Good support networks while at school  Sitting at home doing nothing  Low Self-Esteem  No Expectation  No Structure or Purpose

7.  Plan Next Steps Carefully  Involve & Consult with Family  Share Information  Use Obsessions / Skills Positively  Don’t make False Promises

8.  Good Transitions to Employment lead to Successful Lives

9. Brenda Brown MEd. Sp. Ed. Autism Employment Development Worker Autistic Spectrum Condition The Moray Council Annexe High Street Elgin 01343 543867 brenda.brown@moray.gov.uk