Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Rea

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Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Rea

Name: Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Rea
Brand: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
SKU: 9781843106777
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By: By Sarah Hendrickx, Foreword by John Biddulph
Release Date: January 14, 2009
Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 152

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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. This book identifies why this is the case by asking the individuals concerned what they find difficult about working.Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and other factors, Sarah Hendrickx explores the reasons why work just doesn't work for many people with Asperger Syndrome and how to resolve these issues. Featuring personal stories from those with AS, the book highlights successful scenarios and provides suggestions for both employers and those in search of work on how to improve employment for the benefit of everyone.Asperger Syndrome and Employment provides essential information for those making the decisions and acknowledges what people with AS really want from a job so they can make employment work for them.

Foreword.; Introduction.; 1. Why Work?; 2. Un-employment.; 3. Supported Employment.; 4. Alternative Lifestyles.; 5. The World of Work.; 6. The Ideal AS World.; 7. Strategies and Support for Employers.; 8. Strategies for those with AS.; 9. Notes for Policy and Decision Makers.; References.; Index.

This easy to read book gives a very good insight into Asperger Syndrome. It is specifically related to working environment and investigates why unenployment is disproportionally high. The anecdotal examples are excellent and give a true picture of how varied people are. There is helpful advice for employers and employees, although many tell of working for many years without disclosing their Asperger Syndrome to their employer. I would recommend it to people who work with young people who will soon be out in the working world.

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