50 Things Before You're Five vs Interview Tips Autism Focused

50 Things Before You're Five gives you 50 activities that parents and carers can support their children to try out and repeat. They are low-cost/no cost experiences that include indoor, outdoor, seasonal, home-based and out-and-about activities, that are not only fun but will get your little one off to a flying start with his/her learning and language development. Each experience has been suggested by parents, carers and professionals; sifted, developed and written up by early years experts and language specialists, to create a fabulous resource for every child under five and the grown-ups in their life! • Discover: Tick-off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together. • Create Memories: Build a memory bank of those special moments to look back on later in life. • Share: Share memories and inspire others to connect with their child’s learning through an online community Please see our website for further information: https://www.50thingstodo.org

AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS ARE POTENTIAL SUPERSTAR EMPLOYEES IF ONLY THEY COULD GET THE JOBS! This App, containing over 100,000 words & providing 100’s of tips, is designed to help them perform better in interviews. Interviewers also need guidance so there’s a huge 10,000 word section for them too! THIS VERSION HAS NO ADS What are the issues addressed by the App?: • To disclose or not disclose? • Reasonable adjustments/accommodations • How do you confirm the interview? • Not knowing the interview structure/timings • Not knowing what venue/interviewer will be like • Handling tricky ice-breaker/small talk • Lack of processing time & information overload • Not knowing what questions will come up • Fast paced & multi-layered questions • Ambiguous & hypothetical questions • Misreading nuance & non-verbal cues • Getting pace & tone of speech right • How long to speak/when to stop speaking • Getting distracted/losing focus/going blank • Interruptions derailing interview • Not knowing how to “sell self” • What questions to ask & when • Body language/eye contact issues • Sensory over-stimulation • Extreme anxiety & stress • Avoiding a dreaded meltdown • Being judged/fear of failure Key features: • Autism friendly user experience • Easy navigation • Personalisation of background colour • Facility to organise upcoming interviews • All aspects of interview process covered • Has linear checklists to aid organisation • Advice on autism disclosure • Reasonable adjustments/accommodations • Shows how to confirm the interview • Advice on how to handle phone screening • Advice on how to handle panel interviews • Advice on matching own competencies to job • Lists 100 common strengths of autistic people • Advice on “selling self” effectively • Gives typical interview questions to expect • Suggests good answers to typical questions • How to approach answering questions • Gives guidance on all aspects of speaking • Smart techniques to stay on track • How to prevent information overload • Advice on dress/body language/eye contact • Covers stimming • Advice on sensory issues/overload • Help with anxiety/shutdowns/meltdowns • Relaxation techniques • Handy Emergency Screens to show & share • Facility to write notes & make voice notes • Audio & video resources • Templates for confirmation & follow up emails • Multi-choice quiz to self-test knowledge • Common pitfalls to avoid • How to request post-interview feedback • 10,000 word section to help interviewers Key benefits: Helps autistic individuals with every aspect of the job interview from start to finish. Based on extensive research & draws on the lived experience of autistic job seekers who provided vital input based on their own interview experiences. Guides interviewers so that they can properly understand their interviewee & get the best out of them. App is updated regularly with more content being continually added. Who is the App for?: • Autistic job interviewees • Interviewers themselves • HR/talent acquisition professionals • Employability professionals • Supported employment professionals • Careers advisors • Recruitment organisations • STEM program providers • Internship & apprenticeship providers • Autism job coaches & advocates Web address of trailer showing problem that the App addresses: https://youtu.be/q3KVuakHf_8 Web address of trailer showing some key screens of the App: https://youtu.be/uIVyXNhSONk Who is AutiQuest?: AutiQuest is a division of Centa Co Ltd, a company registered in the UK, est. 2009. We are passionate about addressing the under-employment of autistic individuals. Website - autiquest.com Twitter - @Autiquest Copyright © 2022 AutiQuest ® All rights reserved AutiQuest ® is a Registered Trademark Reviews & feedback: Download the App &, if you like it, please rate with 5 stars. PLEASE take your time to add your comment with your review which we will respond to. Suggestions or queries? email us: admin@autiquest.com