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HOW TO BE SELF SUFFICIENT WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM Jason Zervoudakes Self Advocate MAKING THE DECISION TO BE SELF SUFFICIENT We Make Changes When We Are Dissatisfied With Our Current Situation There Is No Road Map In Life SELF ASSESSMENT IS IMPORTANT The clearer the picture The stronger the desire The more motivated you will be UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF IS A KEY TO A MORE REWARDING LIFE FACE TO FACE NETWORKING Face to Face is most effective A “Natural Smile” will help you meet people “How, What Why” questions are great for small talk Talk about general topics such as the weather BUILD YOUR NETWORK Carry business cards Carry pen paper Join groups to build network Take advantage of volunteer opportunities COMBAT PHONE ANXIETY YOUR PHONE AGENDA If necessary, send a brief e-mail before you call Be brief specific State your business All calls less than 15 minutes SELL YOURSELF Think of yourself as a product Emphasize your strengths Minimize or don’t mention your weakness PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW What job you want What skills you have How you can benefit them BE PERSISTENT NEVER GIVE UP! It takes hard work, desire and dedication to achieve your goals TO DISCLOSE OR NOT TO DISCLOSE-THAT IS THE QUESTION Disclose too early you may not get the job Disclose too late you may not hold on to the job REASONS NOT TO DISCLOSE Job hunting is discriminatory by nature Any excuse a potential employer can use not to hire you, they will use it People do not follow the laws Job discrimination is difficult to prove HOW TO DISCLOSE To disclose, use the simplest terms possible and frame it as an asset as opposed to a liability Let employer know what specific accommodations you need Disclose late in the hiring interview USE YOUR JUDGEMENT! STARTING NEW PROJECTS Until 1974 Babe Ruth hit more home runs than anyone in MLB history Babe Ruth struck out more times than anyone in MLB history HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU NEVER TRY? KNOW WHEN TO SAY STOP When you get