How to Find Work for Teenagers With an Intellectual Disability in Australia
For teenagers with intellectual disabilities, who lack basic skills like communication or social skills, it can be hard to find employment. Luckily, there are Australian organizations that can assist in finding these teens the appropriate job.
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Have the teenager professionally examined to be sure that there is an intellectual disability present and what degree the disability is at. Certain persons who seem very high functioning and normal may in fact have an intellectual disability. If you know the extent of it, it can help you in finding employment.
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Apply for work that fits the teenager's abilities and enjoyment. For instance, a high functioning individual could probably work any minimum wage job on the market, while someone who isn't as high functioning might have a more slender choice. If a teenager likes the outdoors, for instance, you might want to look for landscaping, gardening or farming jobs.
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Engage the help of a professional agency. There are numerous not-for-profit agencies in Australia that help those with intellectual disabilities find work, such as Nova Employment and Activ. Which organization best fits your needs and location is important, and if one company doesn't seem to be working then you're always free to employ another.
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