APSE CESP Exam - Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for APSE's CESP exam

Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

You are providing job development services to an 18-year-old female with autism. She has just graduated from high school and wants to work with animals. After meeting her, what is the MOST appropriate NEXT step?

ASet up a job shadowing opportunity for her at a local veterinary office.

BEnroll her in a sheltered workshop that has a contract with a local pet store.

CHelp her apply online for animal-related jobs.

DSet up a job interview for her at a local pet store.

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Gianna

5 months ago

Definitely A! It gives her real experience.

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Bette

5 months ago

I think helping her apply online is a better option.

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Clemencia

6 months ago

Wait, can she handle a job interview right away?

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Alverta

6 months ago

B seems too limiting for her potential.

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Lemuel

6 months ago

A job shadowing opportunity sounds perfect!

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Joanna

6 months ago

A job interview at a pet store sounds good, but I feel like she might need some hands-on experience before that.

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Alline

7 months ago

I remember a practice question about helping someone apply for jobs directly, but I wonder if she needs more experience first before jumping into applications.

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Janine

7 months ago

I'm not sure if enrolling her in a sheltered workshop is the best option. It feels like it might limit her opportunities instead of expanding them.

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Derick

7 months ago

I think setting up a job shadowing opportunity could be really beneficial for her to see what working in a veterinary office is like.

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Blossom

7 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Should I be focusing more on her autism diagnosis or her interest in working with animals? I'm not sure if setting up a job interview is the right approach, so I might have to rule out option D.

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Leanna

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Based on the information provided, I think the most appropriate next step would be to help her apply for animal-related jobs online. That way she can explore different options and find a good fit for her interests and skills.

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Jamey

8 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if a sheltered workshop is the best approach here, since the question says she wants to work with animals. Maybe I should rule out option B and focus more on the other choices.

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Chanel

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the appropriate next step in helping an 18-year-old with autism find a job working with animals. I think I'll go with option A and suggest setting up a job shadowing opportunity at a local vet office.

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Mariann

11 months ago

A job interview at a local pet store could be a good next step, but I'd want to make sure she's prepared and has the necessary skills to perform the job duties.

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Tracey

10 months ago

A job shadowing opportunity could help her gain experience and determine if working with animals is the right fit for her.

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Deandrea

10 months ago

D) Set up a job interview for her at a local pet store.

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Dudley

10 months ago

A) Set up a job shadowing opportunity for her at a local veterinary office.

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Heike

11 months ago

Enrolling her in a sheltered workshop might limit her potential for growth and independence.

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Laura

11 months ago

Helping her apply online for animal-related jobs is a good idea, but I'd want to make sure she has the necessary skills and support to be successful in those roles.

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