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Asperger Syndrome and Employment What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want

Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and more, Hendrickx explores the reasons why work 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 employers and those in search of work
eBook, English, 2008
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2008
1 Online-Ressource (149 pages)
9781846428791, 1846428793
1020501917
Contents: Foreword. 1. Introduction. 2. How AS Affects Employment / Everything. 3. When Work Doesn't Work. 4. Asperger Syndrome and Employment - What Works and Why. 5. Early Experiences and Personal Circumstances. 6. TLogistics - Finding a Job. 7. Guidance and Training - Specialist Support for Individuals and Services. 8. How to Make Employment Work - Tips for Success. 9. Conclusion. References. Resources. Index.