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Author Purkis, Yenn, 1974-

Title Wonderful World of Work : a Workbook for Asperteens.

Publication Info. [Place of publication not identified] : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.

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Description 1 online resource
age Children
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Summary Full of practical information, engaging activities, fun illustrations and inspiring personal stories, this hands-on workbook demystifies the world of work to help teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder feel confident in their ability to get a job and encourages them to think about careers that might suit their skills and interests.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for Asperteens; 1. Introduction; 2. Why Should You Go to Work; 3. What Kind of Work Do You Want to Do?; 4. Your Own Unique Skills and Abilities -- the Best Thing You Have!; 5. School, University, Skills and Work; 6. Getting the Most Out of Employment Services; 7. Working -- What is Involved and How Do You Get a Job?; 8. Get That Job! (Includes Résumés, Interviews and Referees); 9. Volunteering -- The Giving Keeps on Giving to You!; 10. Different Kinds of Jobs; 11. How to Gain Spectacular Skills for the Workplace.
12. Joy and Elation at Workplace Communication13. Ooh, Scary and Exciting -- Starting a New Job; 14. Help for Employees on the Autism Spectrum; 15. What in the World is Workplace Relations?; 16. Trouble at Work! What Do I Do?; 17. Being Brilliant in Your Own Business!; 18. Getting Ready to Go for It; Glossary; Further Reading; Index; Blank Page.
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Subject People with disabilities -- Vocational guidance -- Juvenile literature.
People with disabilities -- Vocational guidance.
Youth with autism spectrum disorders -- Employment -- Juvenile literature.
Youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Youth with autism spectrum disorders -- Life skills guides -- Juvenile literature.
Asperger's syndrome in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.
Asperger's syndrome in adolescence.
Genre/Form Life skills guides.
Electronic books.
Juvenile works.
Other Form: Print version: 9781306476065
ISBN 1306476062 (e-book)
9781306476065 (e-book)
9780857009234 (electronic book)
0857009230 (electronic book)
9781849054997
1849054991