Asperger's on the Job
Asperger's on the Job This title addresses a very significant challenge in the American workforce. Over 85 per cent of people with AS are without full-time employment, and the United States is…
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Asperger's on the Job
This title addresses a very significant challenge in the American workforce. Over 85 per cent of people with AS are without full-time employment, and the United States is spending almost $90 billion annually for autism treatment and research. Over 1.5 million people are affected by autism or Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this population is entering the workforce unprepared, clashing with unprepared coworkers.
Although people with Asperger's Syndrome (a mild form of autism) are often highly intelligent, it is thought that over 85 per cent are without full-time employment. Author Rudy Simone surveyed people with AS and their employers to provide solutions for employees with AS, and their parents, educators, and coworkers. That is an outrageously high percentage.
This book is a resource to help employers, educators, and therapists accommodate this growing population, and to help people with