"If I had read this book when I was in my twenties, I could have avoided many problems with coworkers. I truly believe that this book will help individuals on the autism spectrum get, and keep, the fulfilling jobs that they deserve."
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., world-famous autism expert and author of The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's
"This is a most timely book! I'm pleased to see someone finally write about the incredible value of employees with Asperger's Syndrome (they're wonderful employees). Based on her typical, thorough research and documentation, author Rudy Simone shows us how people with Asperger's and their employers can find mutual success in the workplace. This book is THE guide for how people on the spectrum can find jobs and succeed. It's MUST reading for employers, teachers, and those with Asperger's looking for work." Craig Evans, Founder of AutismHangout.com)
"Asperger’s on the Job is a good book for potential employees to read, but it's essential for employers. A wonderful achievement." Michael John Carley, Executive Director of GRASP
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
There's a lot of material written for Parents and for Children on the spectrum, but very little for the Baby Boomer generation who were diagnosed late in life. This is the book that's been missing. I found myself nodding and grabbing a highlighter (even though I've NEVER done this at home) because, what's immediately clear is that HE UNDERSTANDS!
I'm being talked to and given useful information and insights into my behaviour (and how others perceive my behaviour) that I've never heard before.
The following examples are from Chapter Four: "Bluntness, Perfectionism and that famous Asperger Arrogance", but the entire book is like this: written with humor and friendliness.
Every chapter has a section: "What the employee can do:" where thoughtful and reasonable suggestions are presented (Example: "Curb your urge to inform unless you are being asked for advice or information. No one likes a know-it-all. ..."). That section is followed by "To employers and advocates:" in which he counsels your boss (Example: "Don't say they complain too much or shut out their idea because it was put across in a blunt, tactless manner. Listen to what they say, not how they say it.".
I have Asperger's and this is the best, most useful book I've found. And since I also have ADHD, you should understand how thorough my search was.
