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“Each person has his own level of improving. I have
observed a slow, but strong improvement in my student.”
-Learning Academy Mentor
• Understandingandpracticingcommunication skillsinallaspectsofcareerandcommunityinteractions
• Identifying conflictandappropriatewaystomanageandresolveit
• Understandingwhypeopleworkandthevalue of work• Self-assessmentactivitiestodetermineinterests,aptitudes
andabilities• Findingouthowvalues,interests,aptitudes,abilitiesand
personalitiesaffect career• Understandingcareer clustersandpreferenceswithina
cluster• Exploringinformationaboutcareersandconducting
extensiveresearchonselectedcareer• Learningwhat employers seekinemployeesand
identifyingandenhancingthoseskills• Understandingwhatisinvolvedindisclosureofdisability• Completinganinternshipintheareaofpreferredcareer
withsupervisionandmentorsupport• Developingastrategyforajob search,matchingskills
withpotentialemploymentopportunities• Creatingaresume, cover letterandotherwritten
materialsnecessaryforimplementingthesearch• Implementinga career searchusingtraditionaland
electronicmethods• Developinginterviewingskills• Researchingandunderstandingbenefits,
paycheck deductions and options
The Learning Academy ProgramLearningAcademystudentsreceiveacombinationofindivid-ualizedandgroupinstruction,handsonexperientialactivitiesandinteractivepeermentoring.
Topics include:
• Understanding disabilityandhowitindividuallyaffectsaperson’slearning
• Becomingfamiliarwithaccommodations and supports thatassistintheworkplace
• Developingtime and stress management• Buildingorganizationalskills
The Learning Academyat the University of South Florida is a 30 week programdesignedtoprovideastructuredemployment-focusedcurric-ulum for individuals diagnosed with an Autism SpectrumDisorder,betweentheagesof18-25aftertheyhavegraduatedfromhighschool.
TheLearningAcademyprovidesservices,supportsandexpe-rientialopportunities thatwill enableparticipants todevelopand achieve employment goals and enhance independence.Employability skills addressed are self-knowledge, organiza-tion,timemanagement,goalsettingandattainment,conflictresolutionandsuccessonthejob.Participantsalsoengageinmultiplecareerassessmentactivitiestoidentifytheirstrengths,skills, talents, interestsandlearnhowtheytranslatetowork.Preparation for job attainment includes interviewing skills,resumedevelopmentandfindingemployment.
Real life experiences and expectations through internshipsand peer mentoring complement the class work to providegeneralizationofskillsandsupportpersonalizedgoals.
Outcomes for participants include: • Aclearlydefinedemploymentplanwithfollowup
activitiestomeasureachievementofidentifiedgoals• Specificknowledgeofone’sstrengths,abilitiesand
preferencesrelatedtoemployment• Strategiestosetandachieveemploymentgoals• Awarenessofandexperiencewithcustomizedtechniques
toenhanceemploymentsuccess• Careerresearchandexplorationandjobseekingskills
“My son has shown a remarkable increase in socialization and communication skills. He is also developing independence faster than mom can keep up with. It’s great!” -Learning Academy Parent
The Learning
at the University of South Florida
The Learning Academy at USFTheLouisdelaParteFloridaMentalHealthInstitute
CollegeofBehavioralandCommunitySciencesUniversityofSouthFlorida
13301BruceB.DownsBlvd.,MHC2113ATampa,FL33612
Phone:(813)974-2996Fax:(813)974-6115
http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu
Student Participation Requirements:• Attendallscheduledclasses• Completeassignmentsandprojects• Participateinallgroupactivities• Completerequiredmentoringtime• Completerequiredinternshiphours
Eligibility Requirements:• Completedhighschoolandisbetweenage18-25• HasadiagnosisofAutismSpectrumDisorder• HastransportationtoandfromUSFcampusinTampa• Hasafunctionalcommunicationsystem• Isindependentinpersonalself-care• Hasacleardesiretoworkorattendcollegeandcan
committoa30-weekprogram• Hasaprovenabilitytoparticipateappropriatelyin
classroomand/orworksettingsdemonstratingconductthatexemplifiesindependence,motivationandstability
“The Learning Academy helped me identify my career goals by exploring my talents and skills.”
-Learning Academy Student
The Learning
at the University of South Florida