Asperger Syndrome And Employment: Adults Speak Out About Asperger Syndrome
G (Ed) Edmonds
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Description for Asperger Syndrome And Employment: Adults Speak Out About Asperger Syndrome
Paperback. Employment is an important part of a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life but less than 20 per cent of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are in work at any one time. The adults with AS in this book explore the issues surrounding employment, providing advice and insights for others with AS, as well as their employers and colleagues. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBL; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
This is the book we need for guidance on employment for people with Asperger's syndrome. The contributors describe their employment experiences and offer sound advice. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the success stories and took note of the words of warning of what not to do.'
- Professor Tony Attwood
Employment is an important part of a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life but less than 20 per cent of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are in work at any one time. The adults with AS in this book explore the issues surrounding employment, providing advice and insights for others ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843106487
SKU
V9781843106487
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About G (Ed) Edmonds
Chris Mitchell was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 1998, when he was 20 years old. Having completed an MA (Hons) in Information and Library Management, he currently works at Durham County Council. He is an active advocate for raising awareness of the positive aspects of AS, giving talks, seminars and workshops throughout the UK. He also offers mentoring and support ... Read more
Reviews for Asperger Syndrome And Employment: Adults Speak Out About Asperger Syndrome
Employing an Aspergic presents a whole new set of challenges but the benefits can be tremendous. You want employee loyalty? You got it. You want precision, honesty, punctuality, dedication? You got it" (p.57). The positive qualities that he describes of Aspergic employees are qualities that can positively impact a corporation's profits. The high unemployment rates among the AS population harms ... Read more