Authors: Gail Hawkins
ISBN-13: 9781843101512, ISBN-10: 1843101513
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Date Published: March 2004
Edition: New Edition
For those who want to help somebody with Asperger Syndrome find and keep a satisfying job, this book is a vital tool. Gail Hawkins guides readers through the entire process of gaining employment, from building a supportive team, identifying and addressing workplace challenges, to securing an appropriate post. Including practical tips on topics such as finding potential employers and creating a dazzling CV, as well as sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready for work, and how, when and where to disclose a disability to an employer, Hawkins' well-tested approach aims to provide all the information needed for a fast, realistic, and successful path to fulfilling employment.
List of Figures | 9 | |
Acknowledgments | 10 | |
Introduction | 11 | |
Pt. 1 | The players | |
1 | There is hope: What you should know about finding work that works for people with Asperger Syndrome | 17 |
2 | The employer | 26 |
3 | The job coach | 42 |
4 | The candidate: The employee with Asperger Syndrome | 59 |
5 | Family | 80 |
6 | Professionals (Educational, medical and employment professionals) | 98 |
Pt. 2 | The foundation | |
7 | The Four Pillar Teaching Technique: A foolproof method for teaching people with Asperger Syndrome | 117 |
8 | The Employment Toolbox: The top ten tools for building successful strategies | 135 |
9 | The Big Picture: Assessing employment skills | 157 |
10 | The Strategy Guide: Building a foundation of skill | 187 |
Pt. 3 | The dream | |
11 | The Career Direction Formula | 225 |
12 | Interviews, cover letters, and resumes | 243 |
13 | The job search | 269 |
14 | Keeping the job | 292 |
Recommended Reading | 302 | |
Resources | 304 | |
Index | 313 |