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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783323703321

Autore

Johnson Malcolm <1967->

Titolo

Managing with Asperger syndrome [[electronic resource] /] / Malcolm Johnson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, PA, : Jessica Kingsley, 2004

ISBN

1423710002

1-280-26697-X

9786610266975

1-4237-1000-2

1-84642-029-6

Edizione

[1st American pbk. ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (140 p.)

Disciplina

616.85/88

Soggetti

Asperger's syndrome - Patients

Asperger's syndrome - Patients - Employment

Executives - Mental health

Psychology, Industrial

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Managing withAsperger Syndrome; Contents; PREFACE; ASPERGER SYNDROME: WHAT IS IT?; 1 Introduction; 2 What's Been DrivingMy Bus; 3 InitialWork Experiences; 4 Fitting In and Adoptingthe Right Approach; 5 The Right Environment:an Ideal Position; 6 Understand the Politics; 7 Managing People; 8 Forming Relationships andBuilding Credibility Fast; 9 Honesty, Trust,Assertiveness and...Business; 10 Confronting Issues; 11 If You Meet'That' Person; 12 It's Not JustWhat You Say; 13 Productivityand Efficiency; 14 Reflections; REFERENCES; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This insider account provides much-needed information about a subject of increasing interest: people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) working in management positions. Johnson provides useful examples and guidance on adapting to the workplace and coping with the pressures and demands of professional roles.