Webinar: Unlocking Potential of Autistic Youth: A Strength-based Approach to Empowering Employment Readiness through ASSET and EPASS
Unlocking Potential of Autistic Youth: A Strength-based Approach to Empowering Employment Readiness through ASSET and EPASS
Presented by Connie Sung, Ph.D. and Katie Kinde, M.Ed.
This presentation will describe the ASSET and EPASS programs, which use a strength-based approach to enhance employment readiness among transition-age autistic individuals. By focusing on soft skills development and manualized employment training, these interventions are designed to bolster confidence and competence in the workplace. Presenters will discuss the theoretical underpinnings of strength-based practices, the structure and components of the ASSET and EPASS programs, and share empirical evidence highlighting their efficacy in improving employment-related outcomes, such as work-related social-skills, self-efficacy and even mental health. The session aims to provide insights into how these programs can be integrated into broader employment support systems to facilitate successful career paths for autistic individuals.
Live captioning will be used during this webinar.
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Speakers
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Connie SungProfessor - Michigan State UniversityDr. Connie Sung is a Professor at Michigan State University. Dr. Sung’s research focuses on developing and evaluating community-based interventions for advancing career development and improving psychosocial adjustment of autistic individuals. She has authored over 90 publications and secured more than $20 million in research funding. Her work involves global collaborations, extending to European, Asian and African countries. Dr. Sung’s efforts are recognized globally, including presentations at the United Nations General Assembly’s Science Summit.
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Katie KindeEducation Coordinator - Incompass MichiganKatie is an Education Coordinator at Incompass Michigan, which is a statewide network for comprehensive human service providers, working together to develop independence and achieve inclusive communities. Katie specializes in online course design, certification of courses, graphic design, streamlining processes, and learning technology management. She has a Master’s in Education with a focus in learning design from Wayne State University. Katie is a successful alumna of the Incompass Michigan Leadership Academy and The Leadership Continuum.
