This is the Podcast Place for Parents Seeking Cerebral Palsy Career Builders

By Jim Hasse, ABC, GCDF, Disability Employment Expert
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The podcast place for cerebral-palsy-career builders.com features Jessica Kleist, MS. Ed., LPC-IT, Professional Counselor in Training and owner of Abilities First Counseling & Empowerment Services, LLC. 

I recommend Jessica's latest podcast (it's free )

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If your son or daughter has a physical, emotional or intellectual challenge, you’ll find tips in this show about how to foster the self-confidence he or she needs to make an effective school-to-work transition.

As Dr Rosina interviews Jessica, you'll learn how to:

  1. Identify or clarify which dream job to target.
  2. Determine the education needed for that role.
  3. Understand why work experience is important and how to gain that experience.
  4. Decide which job is best – taking abilities and challenges into consideration.
  5. Uncover the skills to highlight during job search/job interviews.
  6. Manage unexpected challenges and maintain motivation after setbacks.

Imagine the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel when your youngster gains an independent life through meaningful employment, knowing the role you've played in helping turn his or her dreams into reality.

*Today's bonus audiobook (free while supplies last)

Career Book 3 Cover: High school boy standing with crutches: "Career Book 3: 15 Career-readiness Strategies for Parents of High School Students With Special Needs."

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Originally written and illustrated by Jim Hasse, ABC, GCDF, owner of Hasse Communication Counseling, LLC, who, as a person with cerebral palsy, served for 10 years as a vice president in a Fortune 500 company during his 29-year career in corporate communication. He’s an Accredited Business Communicator, certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator and author of 14 Amazon books about disability awareness and disability employment issues.

Jim Hasse, ABC, GCDF
Covers of five Career Books, a series for parents who seek information about school-to-work preparation for their youngsters with unexpected challenges.5 Career Management Books from a Disability Perspective