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This book is essential reading to understand the social abilities
of adults with Asperger's syndrome. The contributors each have
different personalities and experiences, but together they provide
a range of strategies to encourage people with Asperger's syndrome
to achieve the social relationships they desire.' - Professor Tony
Attwood Social interaction among neurotypical people is complex and
in many ways illogical. To the person with Asperger Syndrome (AS)
it is also woefully unintuitive. In this book, adults with AS
discuss social relationships, offer advice and support for others
with AS and provide necessary insights into AS perspectives for
those working and interacting with them. The contributors evaluate
a range of social contexts and relationship aspects, including: *
online relationships - a worldwide social network based on
non-verbal communication, * the unwritten rules of neurotypical
socialising, * the need for mutual understanding between those with
AS and neurotypicals, * the effects of struggling socially on one's
self-esteem and frame of mind, and * the opportunities provided by
social skills workshops or interest groups. This is essential
reading for adults with AS, their family and friends, as well as
service providers and other professionals providing support for
people with AS in adult life.
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
with AS, as well as their employers and colleagues. Drawing on
personal experience and lessons learned, Asperger Syndrome and
Employment looks at: * the transition from education to employment,
* the importance of matching skills to career choices, * practical
coping strategies for employees with AS in the workplace, * advice
for employers, including the need to make `reasonable adjustments'
to avoid discrimination, * ways in which employment services ought
to work for people with AS. This is essential reading for adults
with AS, their family and friends, employment services and career
advisers, and companies needing to know how, in practical terms, to
accommodate employees with AS.
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