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'They would have sacked me anyway' : the real barriers to employment for people with Asperger' s syndrome Series: Good Autism Practice ; 9 (1) 2008: 32-39- Explores the employment experiences of one of the authors. Argues that although much has been learned in supporting people with Asperger's syndrome in the workplace, almost none of this evidence has impacted upon new government policy directives in this area (UK).
2008
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"The Real Thing I Struggle with is Other People's Perceptions": The Experiences of Autistic Performing Arts Professionals and Attitudes of Performing Arts Employers in the UK Series: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders ; 51 (1) 45-59: 2021- https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04517-0
- This research examined in-depth the employment experiences of autistic performing arts professionals and the attitudes and adjustments of performing arts employers. We interviewed 18 autistic performing arts professionals and 19 performing arts employers. Autistic performing arts professionals described facing challenges in the workplace. Some autistic professionals had access to support, but the majority felt that there was not enough available and highlighted many ways in which they could be better supported. Performing arts employers varied in their experiences of working with autistic people, many had limited knowledge about autism-specific support or relied on other professionals to provide it. These findings shed light on current unmet support needs of autistic performing arts professionals, and provide key recommendations for research and practice.
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An employer's guide to managing professionals on the autism spectrum / Marcia Scheiner, Integrate Autism Employment Advisors ; with Joan Bogden ; illustrations by Meron Philo.
Description: - 252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- "This definitive guide helps managers and colleagues of employees with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to interact with, understand, and support professionals on the spectrum to ensure mutual success. The authors identify everyday workplace challenges faced by employees with an ASD and suggest reasonable, practical solutions. They explain the reason behind behavioral differences typically seen in employees with autism, such as missing non-verbal cues and resistance to change, and offer easy-to-implement strategies, including structuring and delivering instructions effectively to maximize work performance and rules for social situations, to ensure that professionals on the spectrum are an asset to any employer"--Back cover.
Publisher: - 2017 Philadelphia : London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Not available: IHC Library: Checked out
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An Employer's Guide to Managing Professionals on the Autism Spectrum. - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=4947374
Description: - 1 online resource (258 pages)
- This is a comprehensive reference guide for managers and colleagues of people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS). Containing detailed descriptions of workplace behaviours, the underlying issues that cause them, and recommendations on how to manage them, this book will help managers and colleagues of people with AS manage behaviours in a respectful way.
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- London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
- ©2017.
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Asperger's on the job : must have advice for people with Asperger's or high functioning autism, and their employers, educators, and advocates
Description: - xix, 156 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- "Rudy Simone, an adult with Asperger's syndrome and an accomplished author, consultant and musician created this insightful resource to help employers, educators and therapists accomodate this growing population, and to help people with Asperger's find and keep gainful employment. Rudy's candid advice is based on her personal experiences and the experiences of over 50 adults with Asperger's from all over the world, in addition to their employers and numerous experts in the field.. Detailed lists of "what the employee can do" and "to employers and advocates" provide balanced guidelines for success." - BOOK JACKET
Arlington, TX Future Horizons 2010
B 720 SIM
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Autism equality in the workplace : removing barriers and challenging discrimination / Janine Booth ; foreword by John McDonnell. - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=4441868
Description: - 1 online resource (130 pages) : illustrations
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- London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
- 2016
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Autism is the future : the evolution of a different type of intelligence / Marlo Payne Thurman
Description: - xi, 207 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- "Through her years of work with those on the autism spectrum,
Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman has witnessed the quirks, challenges, and downright genius of autism. She shows that current educational and societal structures may be failing the growing number of people on the spectrum, robbing both these individuals and society of autism’s unique gifts. Based on her doctoral dissertation, Thurman presents her theory of sensory-cognitive difference and proposes that these developments have evolved together into a very different form of intelligence in those with ASD." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
Publisher: - Arlington, TX : Future Horizons Inc., 2019
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Autistic community and the neurodiversity movement : stories from the frontline / edited by Steven K. Kapp.
Description: - xix, 330 pages : 22 cm : illustrations
- "This open access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words since it organized into a unique community in 1992. Sandwiched by editorial chapters that include critical analysis, the book contains 19 chapters by 21 authors about the forming of the autistic community and neurodiversity movement, progress in their influence on the broader autism community and field, and their possible threshold of the advocacy establishment." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
Publisher: - Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, 2020
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Citizen autistic / a film by William Davenport ; a Talk Story production ; directed by William Davenport ; produced by William Davenport, Yodong Chen, Evelyn Ryan-Jacobson, Patricia de Mahieu. - http://midwesttapes.com/images/movies/000/000/000/011/102/000000000011102910.gif
Description: - 1 videodisc (68 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Director William Davenport offers an inside look at the activists on the frontlines of the autism war: the fight for human rights and self-advocacy. He details the mounting battle between the neurodiversity movement and the 'cure mentality' of fundraising juggernaut Autism Speaks.
Publisher number: - CLS1198 Cinema Libre Studio
Publisher: - Los Angeles, CA : Cinema Libre Studio, 2014
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Designing for autism spectrum disorders / Kristi Gaines, Angela Bourne, Michelle Pearson, and Mesha Kleibrink.
Description: - xi, 220 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 28 cm
- "Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and education, the authors show you how architecture and interior spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization, textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes, therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to reach adulthood by 2024. Topics discussed include: Environmental design theories; Symptoms of ASD; Sensory processing deficits; Design needs of individuals on the spectrum at all ages; Design methods and solutions for spaces, including residential, learning, work, and therapeutic environments encompassing a wide range of budgets; Designing for self-actualization, well-being, and a high quality of life for the duration of an individual's life; Avenues for healthy living and aging in place; Biophilic design; Environmental impact on well-being; Strategies to promote active living as an integral part of the welfare focus"--Back cover.
Publisher:
- New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018
- 2016
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Issues in employment for autistic adults : open plan offices Series: Good Autism Practice ; 20 (2) October 2019: 41-47- https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www-ingentaconnect-com.ihc.idm.oclc.org/contentone/bild/gap/2019/00000020/00000002/art00006#
- Several studies on paid employment show that many autistic adults are capable of work but fail to find or maintain employment. Some people who are in work find aspects of the workplace challenging. Reasonable adjustments can be made to enhance their experience and there is a growing literature specifically on what is likely to help. In this paper, Tess Harnett, uses her own experiences of work in an open-plan setting to highlight the issues that might occur and how these might be addressed.
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Knowing why : adult-diagnosed autistic people on life and autism / edited by Elizabeth Bartmess. - This anthology includes essays from a diverse group of adult-diagnosed autistic people. Our essays reflect the value of knowing why - why we are different from so many other people, why it can be so hard to do things others can take for granted, and why there is often such a mismatch between others' treatment of us and our own needs, skills, and experiences. Essay topics include recovering from burnout, exploring our passions and interests, and coping with sensory overload, especially in social situations.
Publisher:
- Washington, DC : The Autistic Press, 2018
- 2018
Other title: - Adult-diagnosed autistic people on life and autism
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Loving lampposts : living autistic - "Loving Lampposts is a groundbreaking, even revolutionary film. Instead of stoking fear and panic about an autism epidemic allegedly caused by vaccines, or promoting the efforts to recover children from autism through biomedical treatments as organizations like Generation Rescue do, Loving Lampposts emphasizes the Drezners' unconditional love for their son just as he is quirks, weirdnesses, problems at school, and all.
By talking to other parents (including those who are committed to using unproven treatments in the hope that their children will lose the diagnosis), pioneers of autism research like Simon Baron-Cohen, and most importantly autistic people themselves, the film poses a challenging question: Can you learn to love an autistic child without wanting to cure him?" - Steve Silberman PLoSBLOGS
USA Cinema Libre Studio : Todd Club Films : Topiary Productions 2011
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Neurotribes : the legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity / Steve Silberman ; foreword by Oliver Sacks.
Edition: Unabridged.
Description: - 16 audio discs (19 hr.) : digital, CD audio ; 4 3/4 in.
- What is autism: a devastating developmental disorder, a lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle, while mapping out a path for our society toward a more humane world in which people with learning differences and those who love them have access to the resources they need to live happier, healthier, more secure, and more meaningful lives. Along the way, he reveals the untold story of Hans Asperger, the father of Asperger's syndrome, whose "little professors" were targeted by the darkest social-engineering experiment in human history; exposes the covert campaign by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to suppress knowledge of the autism spectrum for fifty years; and casts light on the growing movement of "neurodiversity" activists seeking respect, support, technological innovation, accommodations in the workplace and in education, and the right to self-determination for those with cognitive differences.
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- Ashland, OR : Blackstone Audio, Inc., 2015
- 2015
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Neurotribes : the legacy of autism and how to think smarter about people who think differently / Steve Silberman ; foreword by Oliver Sacks. - "Going back to the earliest autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades, Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle while casting light on the growing movement of 'neurodiversity' and mapping out a path towards a more humane world for people with learning differences." - BOOK JACKET
Publisher: - Crows Nest : Allen & Unwin, 2015
Crows Nest : Allen & Unwin, 2015; Publisher: Crows Nest : Allen & Unwin, 2015
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Sincerely, your autistic child : what people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance, and identity / edited by Emily Paige Ballou, Sharon daVanport, and Morenike Giwa Onaiwu.
Description: - xvi, 208 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- "In this book, autistic people of diverse racial, ethnic, educational, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds talk about not just what we wish our own parents had known when we were growing up, but what we most want all parents to know about raising autistic kids today"--
Publisher: - Boston, MA : Beacon Press, 2021
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Spectrum women : Walking to the beat of autism / Edited by Barb Cook and Michelle Garnett, Foreword by Lisa Morgan
Description: - 332 pages : illustration : 23 cm
- "This is an edited collection that tackles a range of issues that affect autistic women, including chapters on growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care. Well-known writers provide advice, support and empowerment to fellow autistic women, and expert Michelle Garnett provides professional commentary for each chapter." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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Publisher: - London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018
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Spectrums : autistic transgender people in their own words / edited by Maxfield Sparrow - "This is an edited collection of human stories from trans autistic writers. The stories collected in this anthology address the struggles and joys of living at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender divergence with personal insight and nuance. They explore the positives of deep self-knowledge, belonging to a community and living a life in tune with one's inner being. They also address common struggles such as suicide, homelessness, and barriers to adequate healthcare. These are human narratives: lives filled with pain and pleasure, accomplishments and setbacks. The flesh-and-blood realities of the contributors' lives goes beyond the story told by statistics and research on the subject"--
Publisher:
- London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.
- 2020
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Success Factors Enabling Employment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum from Employers' Perspective Series: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders ; 50 (5) 1657-1667: 2020- https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03923-3
- Employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are poor and there is limited understanding on how best to support individuals with ASD in the workplace. Stakeholders involved in the employment of adults with ASD, including employers and employment service providers have unique insights into the factors influencing employment for this population. Organisational and individual factors facilitating successful employment for adults with ASD across Australia and Sweden were explored, including the supports and strategies underpinning employment success from an employers' perspective. Three themes including Knowledge and Understanding of ASD, Work Environment and Job Match emerged, suggesting that a holistic approach was key to supporting success, with employer knowledge and understanding of ASD underpinning their ability to facilitate employment.
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The ABCs of autism acceptance / Sparrow Rose Jones. - In The ABCs of Autism Acceptance, Sparrow takes us through a guided tour of the topics most central to changing the way that autism is perceived, to remove systemic barriers to access that have traditionally been barriers to Autistic participation in some sectors of society. They also take us through the basics of Autistic culture, discussing many of its major features and recent developments with a sense of history and making the current state of the conversation around this form of neurodivergence clear to those who are new to it, whether they are Autistic themselves or a friend/family member looking for resources to help themselves support the Autistic people in their lives more fully.
Publisher:
- Fort Worth, TX : Autonomous Press, 2016
- 2016
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