Readers will be enriched, enlightened, and ready to work―together!Īs someone with high-functioning autism who is hoping to transition into the workplace soon, I was hoping for a book which would give me some practical advice about working, particularly how to handle the social side of things.

There is more to a job than what the tasks from social blunders, to sensory issues, to bullying by coworkers, Simone presents solutions to difficult challenges. Detailed lists provide balanced guidelines for success, while Rudy's 'Interview Tips' and 'Personal Job Map' tools will help Aspergians, young or old, find their employment niche. Rudy's candid advice is based on her personal experiences and the experiences of over fifty adults with Asperger's from all over the world, in addition to their employers and numerous experts in the field.

Rudy Simone, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome and an accomplished author, consultant, and musician, created this insightful resource to help employers, educators, and therapists accommodate this growing population, and to help people with Asperger’s find and keep gainful employment.

It will also be of interest to partners and loved ones of Aspergirls, and anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger’s Syndrome.Up to 85% of the Asperger's population are without full-time employment, though many have above-average intelligence. As they recount their stories, anecdotes, and wisdom, she highlights how differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, rejecting negative views of Aspergirls and empowering them to lead happy and fulfilled lives. This book will be essential reading for females of any age, and those who think they might be on the spectrum. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents, Rudy identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood.

Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Girls with Asperger/Autism profiles are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognized, help is often not readily available.

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