We will shine a light on why job search and application process can pose very real challenges for neurodiverse individuals with executive function differences in their career development. Using a disability-informed approach, we will identify executive function skills throughout these processes and practical strategies to apply for all students.
Learning Objectives:
Identify executive functioning skills and identify their role in common career development exercises and processes.
Understand common challenges faced by individuals with executive function differences and the impact these challenges have on emotional regulation, time awareness, and working memory during key career development processes.
Apply practical strategies and tools to career coaching, accommodate for executive functioning challenges, and foster a more accessible and welcoming career development experience.
