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Interconnection between intellectual development levels and professional orientation of adolescents with autism
Interconnection between intellectual development levels and professional orientation of adolescents with autism

Author(s): Kateryna Ostrovska, Ihor P. Ostrovsky, Khrystyna Y. Saiko
Subject(s): Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Koninie
Keywords: autism; special education school; vocational guidance; self-determination;

Summary/Abstract: The article researches and analyzes the theoretical aspects of vocational guidance in a special education school. The structure and components of vocational guidance activities are outlined. The features of vocational guidance work of a psychologist and senior pupils of special education school are revealed. The results of studying the psychological features and guidance of adolescents with autism are presented. The system of knowledge, norms and values that enable to realize social and professional activity in the future, to form value orientations in professional self-determination is analyzed. The choice of profession is influenced by various factors: the perception of oneself, the availability of abilities and characterological features. In order not to make a mistake in professional self-determination, it is necessary to determine their aspirations, ideas, motives and to know their capabilities.

  • Issue Year: 3/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 283-291
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English