successful living and working with an autism spectrum disorder /
First Statement of Responsibility
Herman Jansen and Betty Rombout ; translated by Karin Lemmen.
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Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
London :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2014.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource.
CONTENTS NOTE
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AUTIPOWER! Successful Living and Working with an Autism Spectrum Disorder; Introduction; 1. The Man who Invented Himself; 2. The Woman who Fends for Herself; 3. 'We Want Jobs'; 4. 'We Need to Explain to Employers Where Profitcan be Made'; 5. 'Autism Does Work!'; 6. Chicken à l'autiste; 7. 'I can Make my Own Choices'; 8. The Interesting Experiment; 9. 'We Need More Support'; 10. About Trains, Comics and Cutbacks; 11. 'Impossible Doesn't Exist, Impossible at thisMoment Does'; 12. 'If it's in my Interest, I Will Tell'; 13. The Invisible Wheelchair; 14. 'Let's Open our Eyes'
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15. 'Society is Ready for It'16. 'We Want to be Ourselves!'; 17. Surviving in a Jungle of Information; 18. From Devil's Spawn to Philosopher; 19. 'Einstein had Asperger's, didn't he?'; Epilogue; Blank Page
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.