My students need a heavy duty paper shredder to work on Vocational skills because they have been working so hard that they have burned out 2 small shredders.
Research shows that students with Autism need to work on Vocational skills starting at an early age to learn the necessary skills to gain employment as adults.
Our class includes 15 students that attend a public elementary school.
They range in age from Kindergarten to Fifth grade. All of them are very hard workers and love to stay busy. In addition to being smart, playful, and loving, they all have Autism.
My Project
Every day, the students work in our workshop. They are learning to sort and fold laundry, make a bed, weed and water plants, deliver mail, recycle aluminum cans, and shred paper. All of these tasks are skills they will use in their lives as they transition to independent living and employment. The more skills they learn, the more opportunities they will have for employment in the future.
The students love to work!
Having a heavy duty paper shredder with a window where they can watch the pieces falling is highly motivating. Please help us continue teaching necessary job skills to students with Autism.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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