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Autism Working

A Seven-Stage Plan to Thriving at Work

Michelle Garnett author Tony Attwood author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:21st Sep '21

Should be back in stock very soon

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This resourceful workbook helps autistic individuals develop essential skills for workplace success, emphasizing strengths and providing practical strategies.

The book Autism Working serves as a comprehensive guide for young autistic individuals, equipping them with essential skills to navigate workplace challenges and thrive in their careers. It offers practical tools to manage anxiety, sensory overload, unhelpful thinking patterns, and social communication issues. With a self-guided workbook and accompanying videos, readers will find everything they need to set and achieve their employment goals.

In today’s job market, many qualities associated with autism, such as reliability, persistence, attention to detail, and creativity in problem-solving, are highly valued by employers. Autism Working emphasizes the importance of recognizing these strengths and understanding the support needed to flourish in a work environment. By focusing on their unique abilities, autistic individuals can carve out successful careers.

This interactive workbook provides advice, strategies, and activities tailored to help manage the various difficulties that may arise in the workplace. Readers can engage with the materials at their own pace, integrating the exercises into their daily routines. The course can also be undertaken with the support of a mentor, making it a versatile resource for anyone looking to enhance their workplace skills. With the guidance of Autism Working, autistic adults can confidently pursue their professional aspirations.

ISBN: 9781787759831

Dimensions: 244mm x 172mm x 12mm

Weight: 300g

160 pages