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People with Asperger Syndrome, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (as it is now known) can find it difficult to work or go to college in an environment that involves either socialization or a lack of routine. These books offer strategies for people with ASD, or their parents and caregivers to help support adult sufferers of ASD get through higher education, or maintain successful employment.
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Adult Life with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Self-Help Guide
The purpose of this Guide is to assist Alberta families and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they pursue or plan for a meaningful adult life.
$29.95Product Details »20 in stock
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Asperger Syndrome and Employment: A Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work
People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can find it difficult to work in an environment that involves socialization with colleagues or a lack of routine. However, Asperger Syndrome and Employment shows how success in the workplace is possible with perseverance and with the right supports and strategies in place.
$41.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want
The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome retaining full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who may be considered to have more limiting conditions and disabilities.
$34.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Autism and Employment: Raising Your Child with Foundational Skills for The Future
This book was written to help you, the parent, to raise your child with the foundational skills he or she will need for the future.
$27.95Product Details »3 in stock
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Autism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success Beyond the Classroom
Professionals who work with young adults will get hard-to-find information on how specific social, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics of people with autism affect the transition to adulthood, exploring potential challenges…
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Autism Works – A Guide to Successful Employment across the Entire Spectrum, 1st Edition
People with autism are being left behind today, with only 16 per cent in full-time employment. This inspiring book addresses the lack of understanding of the wonderful contributions people across the autism spectrum can make to the workplace, drawing attention to this vast untapped human resource.
$40.95Product Details »1 in stock
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Business for Aspies – 42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work Successfully
Most workplaces are a frenzied swirl of social interaction – between employees and bosses, customers and clients, and anyone else present. People with a mental framework better suited to non-social tasks can often be overlooked and underutilized in such an environment, but this book explains exactly how those with Asperger Syndrome can get their talents recognized and become successful and indispensable employees.
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Career Training and Personal Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This training program for teachers and careers assesses ASD students’ strengths and abilities, fears and challenges and helps them acquire the skills necessary for a smooth transition from school to employment.
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The Autism Job Club: The Neurodiverse Workforce in the New Normal of Employment
The book has its basis in the autism job club that the authors have been part of in the San Francisco Bay Area, the job-creation and job-placement efforts the club has undertaken, and similar efforts throughout the United States.
$25.99Product Details »2 in stock
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The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger’s Syndrome
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.
$31.95Product Details »1 in stock