Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism

Grandin, Temple; Duffy, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931282560 ISBN 13: 9781931282567

Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Co,US, 2004

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.

About the Author:

Temple Grandin, PhD is an animal scientist who designs livestock-handling facilities worldwide and is an assistant professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University. A frequent lecturer on autism, she is the author of Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Thinking in Pictures and other publications.

Synopsis:

This title presents useful strategies and ideas with many helpful case studies by Temple, the world's best known and perhaps the most successful person with autism.