Abstract: ESI (European Software Institute), Center Eastern Europe and BASSCOM, in collaboration with Association Autism developed a project of a model for employment provision to people with ASD. The model includes trainings and workshops for IT companies for work with people with ASD, as well as theoretical/ practical IT training for the job candidates. The job positions for the employees with autism spectrum disorders are software products testing for bugs, data processing in IT systems, administration and office functions and other suitable activities using IT. This paper describes the course of the project and the sustainable results of the pilot model. The training program and the methodology for adapted and real employment, developed within the framework of the project are also described.

Keywords: IT training and employment, autism, social iInclusion.

ACM Classification Keywords: J. Computer Applications - J.4 Social and Behavioral Sciences, K.3 Computers and Education - Assistive technologies for persons with disabilities, K.3 Computers and Education - Employment, K.3 Computers and Education - Handicapped persons/special needs,

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MODEL FOR IT TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Ekaterina Detcheva, Mirena Velkova, Ani Andonova

http://www.foibg.com/ijima/vol01/ijima01-1-p05.pdf