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Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
 
 
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Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism [Paperback]

Temple Grandin (Author), Kate Duffy (Author), Tony Attwood (Foreword)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ways to use special interests for people with ASD/AS!, May 1 2004
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"schelvan5" (Longview, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (Paperback)
I have read all three of Temple Grandin's books. Each offers a different look at what it is like to experience Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In "Developing Talents" Grandin provides the readers with insight into how parents and educators can assist people with High Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome (HFA/AS)achieve success.

Presented in an easy to read format,this book focuses on using one's strengths, natural talents, and special interests to gain
employment and lead successful lives. This book offers helpful strategies to promote such things as addressing sensory needs in the workplace as well as creating a portfolio to showcase one's talents.

In today's society, having marketable job skills is a must. This book gives a proactive look at some of the challenges faced by people with HFA/AS. It is important for parents and educators to introduce the concepts of the book early in the educational careers of these students as the skills are life skills in addition to career skills.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fills a much needed void!, April 29 2004
This review is from: Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (Paperback)
As a parent of an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome, I found this book easy to read and understand, with practical how-to instructions and guidelines for preparing my son to enter the work force. I really liked the emphasis on developing social and communication skills that are found throughout the book. This is one I will recommend to friends and relatives as well as my son's educators.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This Helps Aspies a Lot Choose the Right Company, April 9 2009
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This review is from: Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (Paperback)
I should have found this book earlier! - That's how I felt soon after I encountered this book, for I have had a whole bunch of job changes and even today, I have no idea yet what kind of job suits me best. I suppose this book is a must read to know our hidden talents we haven't realized before. Of course, I know all the people between jobs want another job ASAP. However, what if you get a job which eventually might stress you out and would like to leave? Would you like to call this life pointless and boring? So I recommend you to read this book to make out how to be successful at work. And just looking for jobs after jobs means jumping the gun, if you ask me.

Speaking of Developing Talents, Dr. Temple Grandin specifies the tactics and keys to success. Quite embarrassingly enough, I blew a gasket when I answered a very rude young lady on the phone. She failed to mention her name first, which offended me quite a lot! She said,"Is Mr.S there?" very condescendingly twice, which was my straw! After finishing my job, I complained about her terrible manner, yelling and lashing out at her. During the argument, she cried and the other employees told me,"You've gone too far! You didn't have to make her cry like this." Judging from this book, blowing up doesn't help at all. Like many people with AS, I was more impatient than most NT's, which often scare NT's, esp.,ladies. That's why "Controlling Anger"(p.21) applies to short-tempered guys like me.

Overall, I'd like to read the book thoroughly so I can gradually find my positive traits that might suit me quite well. Furthermore, dealing with this book is a chance for me to think more wisely about my life!
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