AutiPower! Successful Living and Working with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Download or read book AutiPower! Successful Living and Working with an Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Herman Jansen and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear of the many ways that people with autism have overcome challenges and used their autism traits for employment success. Despite his doctorate in Mathematics, Jaap struggled to keep many jobs before realizing that his intense attention to detail that was making him a slow worker became a strength once he learnt to set goals and communicate his progress. Wendy's autism is a big advantage as a special education teacher because she truly understands the children that she teaches. From software engineers, to company directors, to those who work in autism advocacy, the interviewees openly discuss the pitfalls and the positives of working life with autism. Also interviewed are autism professionals, career coaches and employers who discuss the value and great talents that people with autism bring to the workplace.