Coaching People With Aspergers Syndrome

Author : Bill Goodyear
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429912072
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coaching People with Asperger's Syndrome written by Bill Goodyear and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book arises from a lifetime's practical experience of work with people with Asperger's syndrome and autism. People with Asperger's syndrome easily drop through the net and fall into the wrong services - sometimes staying at home, depending on their families, sometimes falling into criminal justice or mental health services. Others, of course, fall into employment. Those in between, and there are many, benefit from the coaching approach developed by Bill Goodyear, which is described in this book. The book is crammed with practical tips, real life stories and new thinking. So often research results arrive from highly specialised work - this book attempts to synthesise a range of new learning from a number of fields and present a hopeful view of the condition - there are many entry points to use to create the possibility of forward motion and development.Touching lightly on some specific and recurring problems, the book unpicks our current understanding of the condition and describes in detail how to use coaching to empower and enable rather than to control and direct.

Author : Barbara Bissonnette
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1784500526
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired written by Barbara Bissonnette and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employment expert Barbara Bissonnette provides strategies that professionals and parents need to guide individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to manageable jobs, and keep them employed. Career counselors and coaches, vocational rehabilitation specialists, other professionals, and parents are often unsure of how to assist people with Asperger's Syndrome. Traditional career assessments and protocols do not match their unique needs. In this practical book, readers will gain insight into how people with Asperger's Syndrome think and the common employment challenges they face. It explains how to build rapport and trust, facilitate better job matches, improve interpersonal communication and executive function skills, and encourage flexible-thinking and problem-solving. With tried-and-tested advice, assessment tools, and in-depth profiles of actual coaching clients and innovative companies that are utilizing the specialized skills of people with Asperger's, this book shows the way to a brighter employment future for those on the autism spectrum.

Author : Barbara Bissonnette
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0857008072
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide written by Barbara Bissonnette and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment. This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It includes everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations, to how to get along with your colleagues and work as part of a team, multitask and manage projects, and handle anxiety and effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the author's extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels, from entry-level to manager and professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce, as well as those who struggle to maintain employment, or who want to improve their performance and advance their careers.

Author : Barbara Bissonnette
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0857006924
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome written by Barbara Bissonnette and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety-provoking process for many individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who may not know what they are qualified to do and may struggle to communicate their value to employers. In this book, Asperger's employment expert Barbara Bissonnette describes exactly what it takes to get hired in the neurotypical workplace. Every aspect of finding employment is covered, from defining strengths and researching occupations, to marketing oneself and projecting confidence and enthusiasm in interviews. Job-hunters are taught how to develop a personal profile of their talents and skills, their ideal work environment, and important work criteria. They are then shown how to set realistic goals and develop an effective job search plan. There is detailed instruction on networking, including how to find contacts and what to say. A wealth of checklists, templates, sample scripts and written communications accompany the text. Upfront, engaging and highly practical, this will be an essential guide for individuals with AS entering the workforce for the first time, as well as experienced workers who have lost jobs or wish to change careers but are uncertain about how to find the best match for their abilities.

Author : Barbara Bissonnetee
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1849059217
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome written by Barbara Bissonnetee and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety provoking process for many individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) who may not know what they are qualified to do and may struggle to communicate their value to employers. This book describes exactly what it takes to get hired in the neurotypical workplace.

Author : Gail Hawkins
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781843101512
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome written by Gail Hawkins and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawkins guides readers through the process of gaining employment, from building a supportive team, addressing workplace challenges, to securing an appropriate post. The book includes 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.

Author : Tony Attwood
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1843104954
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome written by Tony Attwood and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Asperger's syndrome describes what it is and how it is diagnosed, along with information on such topics as bullying, emotions, language, movement, cognitive ability, and long-term relationships.

Author : Ruth Knott Schroeder
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1849058016
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coach Yourself Through the Autism Spectrum written by Ruth Knott Schroeder and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coach Yourself through the Autism Spectrum offers an opportunity to access your inner creativity, resourcefulness, strengths, and abilities in order to create positive change in your family. Short sections on common problems such as visits to the doctor, community outings, bullying and child care make this book easy to read from start to finish.

Author : Nancy J Patrick
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781846428449
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome written by Nancy J Patrick and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or the doctor, searching for a job, sorting out personal finances, going on vacation, and dealing with public transport, as well as more intimate topics such as dating and acquiring and maintaining friendships. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions. A final section provides a set of practical self-help tools, which encourage the reader to note down answers to the questions posed and record personal reflections. This accessible guide will be essential reading for teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome and their families, teachers, therapists, counsellors, carers, social and health work professionals.

Author : Sarah Hendrickx
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781846428791
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asperger Syndrome and Employment written by Sarah Hendrickx and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome retaining full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who may be considered to have more limiting conditions and disabilities. This book identifies why this is the case by asking the individuals concerned what they find difficult about working. Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and other factors, Sarah Hendrickx explores the reasons why work just 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 both employers and those in search of work on how to improve employment for the benefit of everyone. Asperger Syndrome and Employment provides essential information for those making the decisions and acknowledges what people with AS really want from a job so they can make employment work for them.