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Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Autor Roger N. Meyer Tony Attwood, Anthony Attwood
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 noi 2000
This practical manual will enable people diagnosed with AS and high functioning autism to deepen their self-understanding and appreciate their value as working individuals. Through self-assessment, the reader is encouraged to explore of their employment history, and identify the work best suited to their personal needs, talents and strengths.
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ISBN-13: 9781853027963
ISBN-10: 1853027960
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 172 x 244 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Locul publicării:United Kingdom

Notă biografică

Roger N. Meyer is the executive director of the Portland Asperger Syndrome Research Project. He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 1997. He worked for many years as a cabinet-maker, gaining direct experience as a trainer, writer and individual counsellor. He has recently worked as a parent/student special education advocate and a support group moderator. He is co-author of A Manual for Resolving Group Conflicts and an article on 'Self-determination for people with developmental disabilities and autism' which appeared in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

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This practical manual enables those diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism to deepen their self-understanding and appreciate their value as working individuals. The workbook contains practical exercises with clear explanations and examples of how to use them. It provides unique, in-depth guidance and research on productive and fulfilling employment for adults and adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning autism.

Cuprins

Foreword, by Tony Attwood. Introduction. PART ONE: THE ISSUES INVOLVED. 1. Three Jobs. 2. Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self Advocacy. 3. Social Skills. 4. Learning and Work Styles. 5. Interests, Skills and Talents. 6. My Work and Asperger Syndrome. 7. Personal Tools and Strategies. 8. My Wish List. PART TWO: WORKBOOK INSTRUCTIONS. Introduction to this Workbook. 1. Three Jobs. 2. Social Skills. 3. Learning and Work Styles. 4. Interests, Skills and Talents. 5. My Work and Asperger Syndrome. 6. Personal Tools and Strategies. 7. Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Advocacy. 8. My Wish List. PART THREE: THE WORKBOOK. 1. Three Jobs. 2. Social Skills. 3. Learning and Work Styles. 4. Interests, Skills and Talents. 5. My Work and Asperger Syndrome. 6. Personal Tools and Strategies. 7. Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Advocacy. 8. My Wish List. Appendix 1: Asperger Syndrome Characteristics. Appendix 2: Internet Resources. Bibliography. Index.