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The wonderful world of work : a workbook for asperteens / Jeanette Purkis ; illustrated by Andrew Hore.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Purkis, Yenn, 1974- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- People with disabilities--Vocational guidance--Juvenile literature.
- People with disabilities.
- 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.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (130 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
- Language Note:
- English
- 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.
- 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 BestThing You Have!; 5. School, University, Skills and Work; 6. Getting the Most Out of Employment Services; 7. Working - What is Involved and How Do YouGet 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; Blank Page; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9780857009234
- 0857009230
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