This educational program for teachers and caregivers examines the strengths and abilities of students with ADHD, their fears and challenges, and helps them acquire the necessary skills for a smooth transition from school to work.

The authors provide guidance for developing life skills related to employability and independent living, such as hygiene, time and money management, communication skills, decision-making, and setting and achieving realistic goals. The role of parents, job coaches, and employers is clearly defined, emphasizing that students are empowered through appropriate support from collaborative, informed teams.

The career program enables students to discover and explore career options, learn how and where to look for jobs, and how to understand job advertisements. The career preparation sections include strategies for writing resumes, completing applications, creating career portfolios, and conducting oneself in interviews. The authors also cover topics such as consistency and appropriate workplace behavior.

This practical educational resource is filled with lesson plans, implementation procedures, interactive activities, and photocopiable worksheets, and the program can be taught over one or three years.

Pages: 192, Year of Publication: 0615, Dimensions: 21x21cm