Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Rea
Asperger Syndrome and Employment: What People with Asperger Syndrome Rea
lly Really Want
ISBN: 9781843106777The 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.
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
By: Sarah Hendrickx,John Biddulph
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 152
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.
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