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Informationen zum Autor Barbara Bissonnette is a certified coach and the Principal of Forward Motion Coaching. She specializes in career development coaching for adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder. She also provides training and consultation to employers. Prior to this, Barbara spent more than 20 years in business, most recently as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for an information services firm. In addition to first-hand experience hiring and managing people at all levels, she understands the challenges of Asperger's and NLD and focuses on practical strategies for employment success. She holds a graduate certificate in executive coaching from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology and is certified by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Barbara is the author of The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She lives in Stow, Massachusetts. Klappentext An essential 'how-to' guide designed to help individuals with AS succeed in the working environment. 2nd edition. Zusammenfassung 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 real life examples from the author's coaching clients. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. What Does It Take to Make It in the NT Workplace, Anyway? 2. A Primer on Communication at Work. 3. Making the Right First Impression and Fitting In. 4. People Skills. 5. Executive Functions at Work: Managing Time and Getting Things Done. 6. Managing Anger, Frustration, Anxiety and Stress. 7. Managing Your Career. 8. Disclosure and Accommodations. 9. In the Final Analysis. Appendix: Asperger's Syndrome Guide for Employers. References. Bibliography. About the Author. Index....
