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Asperger's syndrome workplace survival guide : a neurotypical's secrets for success /
This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS). Covering everything from meeting employer expectations, to how to get on with your colleagues, manage projects, and resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated by...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2013.
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| Edición: | Rev. ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide; Foreword; Chapter 1: What Does It Take to Make It in the NT Workplace, Anyway?; How to Use This Book to Develop and Make Changes; Chapter 2: A Primer on Communication at Work; Meaning Comes from Context; Most Communication is Nonverbal; Chapter 3: Making the Right First Impression and Fitting In; How to Introduce Yourself to Co-Workers; Using Small Talk to Build Relationships; How to Make a Reasonable Amount of Small Talk; Anatomy of a Welcome Lunch; Why You Need a Work Buddy; Asking for Help is a Good Thing; Being Too Helpful is Not
- How to Be a Team PlayerMeeting Employer Expectations; Strategies for Clarifying Expectations; Projecting Confidence; Chapter 4: People Skills; Accepting Feedback and Criticism; Being Critical of Others; Dealing with Authority; Dealing with Change; Conflicts and Disagreements; Conflict...or Misunderstanding?; A Primer on Office Politics; Office Politics in Action; What if Things Get Ugly?; Chapter 5: Executive Functions at Work: Managing Time and Getting Things Done; Working Memory and Multitasking; Managing Time; Planning Projects; Getting to the Point: Right-Sizing Communications
- Being Flexible and Seeing OptionsSetting Realistic Goals; Creating an Action Plan that Works; Chapter 6: Managing Anger, Frustration, Anxiety and Stress; Put the Actions of Others into Perspective; How to Change Distorted Thinking Patterns; Managing Anxiety; More Anxiety Management Strategies; Sensory Issues on the Job; Bullying and Harassment at Work; What to Do if You are Bullied or Harassed; Chapter 7: Managing Your Career; Build on Your Strengths; Accept Your Limitations; How to Tell if You are in the Wrong Job or Career; Should You Be a Manager?; Performing a SWOT Analysis
- Why You Need to Network, Even When You're EmployedProfessional Associations; More Ways to Network; Anatomy of a 30-Second Elevator Speech; What to Do if You Are Fired; What NOT To Do if You are Fired; How to Resign; Chapter 8: Disclosure and Accommodations; Disclosing in a Solution-Focused Way; Dos and Don'ts of Disclosing; Examples of Disclosure Strategies; Chapter 9: In the Final Analysis; Appendix: Asperger's Syndrome Guide for Employers; Common Workplace Challenges; Communication Challenges; Organizational Challenges; Sensory and Motor Challenges; Optimal Jobs and Work Environments
- Working with People Who Have Asperger's SyndromeReferences; Further Reading; About the Author; Index