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Stepping Stones, Issue #002 -- Computer Careers Training for Individuals with Autism
April 12, 2006
Greetings!

Have you wondered what type of career would be suitable for your child with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. I am sure that you have questions about future jobs for your child.

Well, a computer career may be the perfect choice!

Most of our kids relate extremely well to computers. Computers always follow rules and are extremely logical. You do not need to consider social skills or communication abilities when you work with computers. And you do not need to interact with people much either.

But, where do you learn these computer skills?

Schools may teach some computer classes. However, these classes are not usually in depth. You need more. Much more.

And what do you do if you homeschool?

Well, I highly suggest that you consider a computer programming course and that you make your own website.

The particular course that I recommend is the same course that my kids are using right now! It is called Computer Science Pure and Simple.

Book 1 is for fifth grade and up. Book 2 is for seventh grade and up. My neurotypical sixth grader and my Aspie eighth grader have both started in Book 1. And they love it!!

Phyllis Wheeler wrote this course so that your student can proceed independently. Every step is explained exceptionally well. And it does not assume any previous computer knowledge.

In addition, I am impressed with the way that computer programming is introduced and presented. You not only learn computer programming, but you also learn internet skills, word processing and spreadsheets.

Just click on this link to find out more about this course: Computer Curriculum

Also, you need to learn how to make your own website. When I was investigating how to create the Autism in the Christian Home website, I was overwhelmed by all of the the choices and decisions.

After searching for over a year, I finally found a company that does everything for you except write your content!

The cost is very reasonable.

And they have a 100% money back guarantee, so you can not lose!

It is so simple! Yet you learn the whole process extremely well.

And they even teach you how to make money with your own website!!

Just click on this link to learn more about this company called SBI and this opportunity. Make Your Own Website by SBI

Even if your child is not interested in a computer career, your child still needs to know more about computers in this technilogical world. Of course, if your child is not interested in learning more about computers, perhaps you should check out the course and the website for yourself!

Here are some other links!

Computer Programming

Create Your Own Website by SBI

Feel free to pass this newsletter along to others in its entirety so that it can help others too.

Also, make sure to check out the Autism in the Christian Home website. New sections have been added about medications, therapies, and sensory integration dysfunction. Autism in the Christian Home

Take care,

Valerie L. Richey, MD, ND

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