The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Barbara Bissonnette
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857006924
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety-provoking process for many individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who may not know what they are qualified to do and may struggle to communicate their value to employers. In this book, Asperger's employment expert Barbara Bissonnette describes exactly what it takes to get hired in the neurotypical workplace. Every aspect of finding employment is covered, from defining strengths and researching occupations, to marketing oneself and projecting confidence and enthusiasm in interviews. Job-hunters are taught how to develop a personal profile of their talents and skills, their ideal work environment, and important work criteria. They are then shown how to set realistic goals and develop an effective job search plan. There is detailed instruction on networking, including how to find contacts and what to say. A wealth of checklists, templates, sample scripts and written communications accompany the text. Upfront, engaging and highly practical, this will be an essential guide for individuals with AS entering the workforce for the first time, as well as experienced workers who have lost jobs or wish to change careers but are uncertain about how to find the best match for their abilities.

Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired

Author: Barbara Bissonnette
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781849057547
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Written for professionals and parents, this book offers employment strategies to support individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) into fulfilling and long-lasting careers. It provides a primer on how people with Asperger's Syndrome think and teaches coaching techniques to help with jobhunting and workplace challenges.

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

Author: Barbara Bissonnette
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857008072
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
The workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment. This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It includes everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations, to how to get along with your colleagues and work as part of a team, multitask and manage projects, and handle anxiety and effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the author's extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels, from entry-level to manager and professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce, as well as those who struggle to maintain employment, or who want to improve their performance and advance their careers.

How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome

Author: Gail Hawkins
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 9781843101512
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
Hawkins guides readers through the process of gaining employment, from building a supportive team, addressing workplace challenges, to securing an appropriate post. The book includes practical tips on topics such as finding potential employers and creating a dazzling CV, as well as sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready for work.

Asperger's on the Job

Author: Rudy Simone
Publisher: Future Horizons
ISBN: 1935274090
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Up to 85% of the Asperger's population are without full-time employment, though many have above-average intelligence. Rudy Simone, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome and an accomplished author, consultant, and musician, created this insightful resource to help employers, educators, and therapists accommodate this growing population, and to help people with Asperger's find and keep gainful employment. Rudy's candid advice is based on her personal experiences and the experiences of over fifty adults with Asperger's from all over the world, in addition to their employers and numerous experts in the field. Detailed lists provide balanced guidelines for success, while Rudy's "Interview Tips" and "Personal Job Map" tools will help Aspergians, young or old, find their employment niche. There is more to a job than what the tasks are: from social blunders, to sensory issues, to bullying by coworkers, Simone presents solutions to difficult challenges. Readers will be enriched, enlightened, and ready to work--together!

The Art of Autism

Author: Debra Hosseini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983983408
Category : Art and mental illness
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description

Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome Or Non-verbal Learning Disability

Author: Yvona Fast
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 9781843107668
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder or AS are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Tony Attwood
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843104954
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
A guide to Asperger's syndrome describes what it is and how it is diagnosed, along with information on such topics as bullying, emotions, language, movement, cognitive ability, and long-term relationships.

Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook

Author: Roger N. Meyer
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781853027963
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
Asperger employment guide: a workbook for individuals on the autistic spectrum, their families, and helping professionals.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Author: Uta Frith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521386081
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
In this volume several of the major experts in the field discuss the diagnostic criteria of Asperger syndrome.