Employment
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Teaching University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Guide to Developing Academic Capacity and Proficiency
Kimberley McMahon-Coleman and Kim Draisma
Drawing on the latest research, this book offers practical strategies for supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in tertiary education. By looking at common issues faced by students with ASD, teaching and support staff will better understand how to help students develop vital skills needed for academic success. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 216pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-420-12016, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-798-8 -
Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum
How to Cope Productively with the Effects of Unemployment and Jobhunt with Confidence
Michael John Carley
Addressing the high rate of unemployment among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this vital guide offers advice on how you can overcome negative emotions, maintain your confidence and process unemployment in an emotionally healthy way. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 160pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-729-52016, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-158-7 -
Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get & Stay Hired
Career Coaching Strategies for Professionals and Parents of Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Barbara Bissonnette
Written for professionals and parents, this book offers employment strategies to support individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) into fulfilling and long-lasting careers. It provides a primer on how people with Asperger's Syndrome think and teaches coaching techniques to help with jobhunting and workplace challenges. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.76in x 7.24in / 248mm x 184mm, 224pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-754-72014, Ebook, ePUB, 232pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-052-8 -
AutiPower! Successful Living and Working with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Herman Jansen and Betty Rombout
AutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum and professionals who work alongside them that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear how they have overcome life challenges and used their autism traits for success in the workplace. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 176pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-437-92013, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-869-5 -
Getting IT
Using information technology to empower people with communication difficulties
Dinah Murray and Ann Aspinall
This book explores how IT can help people with learning and communication difficulties increase their independence, communicate in more direct ways and express themselves as part of society. It examines common problems, and shows how IT can help solve them. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.25in x 7.01in / 235mm x 178mm, 192pp, $25.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-375-22006, Ebook, PDF, 192pp, $25.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-509-7