This article argues that it is necessary to identify and teach the work behavior that is essential for successful employment. This orientation toward survival skills provides a framework to assist in determining what skills should be targeted for change. To ensure success, students must have a full repertoire of vocational and social skills, as well as a set of adaptability skills that will help them assess a problem, set a course of action, and modify their performances. Failure to assess and provide these students with the necessary skills will inevitably lead to unsatisfactory work experiences.
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