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Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum: How to Cope Productively with the Eff

ects of Unemployment and Jobhunt with Confidence
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Unemployment can be an isolating experience. In this much-needed book, Michael John Carley reassures readers who are unemployed and have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that they are not alone.

Offering guidance on how you can cope with unemployment in a constructive and emotionally healthy manner, Michael John Carley writes with a crucial understanding of the isolation and negative emotions that unemployment can bring about if you have ASD. He explains why so many people find themselves out of work and how it's often not their fault. Providing guidance on how to maintain your confidence and motivation, this book offers advice on how you can pursue other opportunities, such as part-time work or volunteering. The book also features advice on how to manage your finances during periods of unemployment.
Acknowledgements. Foreword by Brenda Smith Myles, Ed.D. Two Notes on This Book. Introduction. 1. Are You Unemployed? It's Not Just You. 2. Psychological and Emotional Factors of Being Unemployed. 3. Forgiveness. 4. Looking for Work: All You Can Do is Your
A tremendously valuable resource, this volume addresses an important and rarely discussed issue. As with all of us individuals on the autism spectrum often face issues of employment and best approaches to finding new jobs. This volume brings considerable insight into the issue of employment for persons with Asperger's and higher functioning autism. Full of practical and useful advice, it will be an immense help to those seeking to enter the work force.
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