Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 168 pages
- Published by: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
- Edition: 1st Edition March 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1931282560
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1931282567
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 9.6 ounces
Product Review
This book covers all aspects of the search for suitable careers for individuals on the
autism spectrum. --
Lorna Jean King, OTR, founder, The Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental StudiesThis book is a must-read, must-do for young adults and their transition partners from all walks of life. --
Roger N. Meyer, author, Asperger Syndrome Employment WorkbookThis book is essential for anyone who cares for, teaches, employs or works with someone on the
autism spectrum. --
Sue Moreno, founder and president, Maap Services Inc.
Product Description
This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the
autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. The two authors weave together a unique blend of information and advice based on personal experiences. Temple Grandin draws from her own experience with
autism spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate Duffy uses her expertise on employment issues and the mother of two teenagers with autistic-like behaviors. The result is an extremely useful and practical book that introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace, including managing sensory problems, how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, jobs that are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and much more. First-hand accounts of job experiences and advice from individuals representing a broad range of careers particularly suited for high-functioning individuals on the
autism spectrum round off this exciting new resource.
Reader ReviewsAs a parent of a teenager with Aspergers, alot of Ms. Gradin's recommendations confirmed what I already thought: sell the skills not the personality, go into areas where your interests/fixations lie and consider working as a consultant in your area of expertise. Finding recommendations I already thought of didn't make me feel like those parts of the book were a waste. On the contrary, it is nice to have affirmation from an outside source, particularly one intimately knowledgable of autism. Other recommendations she makes were new to me. I had not thought of them, but they make alot of sense. She encourages people to go out and interview people in their field of choice to learn what they can about the industry. For neurotypical people, this would be akin to networking. For autistics, it is couched in a manner far easier for them to manage. People on the autism spectrum are probably not going to be good at social networking. But they would be very good at the interviews she recommends. She takes classic job networking and reworks it into research. I know my son LOVES researching more information on his interests, but digs in his heels at the thought of socializing. Ms. Gradin also discusses the different styles of learning/thinking and which jobs are good for those type of people. My son happens to have amazing visual spatial abilities and is currently taking CAD in high school where he is getting straight A's. He now wants to become an architect which is exactly one of the fields Ms. Gradin reommends for visual spatial people on the spectrum. Other beneficial feature of the book are the list of sources for information, examples of people in a wide selection of fields and Temple Gradin's personal observances. I'm greatful to Ms. Gradin for writing books on autism. As hard as I try to understand my son, the fact that my brain is wired differently then his means I will always approach him with a bias, unintentional or otherwise. Her books clarify and explain things I could ponder for years and still not quite grasp. I would also highly recommend her Animals In Translation book.
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