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Developing Talents
by Temple Grandin
Available from Powells Used Books
$19.95
on 10-10-2008
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Features
ISBN Number: 9781931282567
Subtitle: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
Foreword: Attwood, Tony
Foreword: Attwood, Tony
Author: Duffy, Kate
Author: Grandin, Temple
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Subject: Interpersonal Relations
Subject: Learning disabilities
Subject: Vocational
Copyright: 2004
Publication Date: January 2004
Cover Type: Paperback
Written in: English
Number of Pages: 153
Book Size: 9.12x6.34x.43 in. .66 lbs.
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.
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