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List of Figures | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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The players | |
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There is hope: What you should know about finding work that works for people with Asperger Syndrome | |
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The gift of Asperger Syndrome | |
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The magic | |
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Why it's important to find work that works | |
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The rewards | |
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A proven process | |
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Finding work for someone else is easier than finding it for yourself | |
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How this book will help you | |
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The employer | |
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Understanding the employer | |
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Competitive employment | |
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Who hires someone with Asperger Syndrome? | |
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The job coach | |
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The importance of a job coach | |
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Role of the job coach | |
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When and how to phase out support | |
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What to look for in a job coach | |
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A guide to job coaching | |
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The candidate: The employee with Asperger Syndrome | |
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Asperger Syndrome 101 | |
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The candidate's role in finding work that works | |
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The Work Readiness Checklist | |
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Family | |
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Family roles | |
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Family challenges | |
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Working with professionals | |
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There is light at the end of the tunnel | |
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Professionals (Educational, medical and employment professionals) | |
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What professionals need to know | |
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Who are the professionals? | |
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Finding local resources | |
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The foundation | |
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The Four Pillar Teaching Technique: A foolproof method for teaching people with Asperger Syndrome | |
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Pillar 1: Effective communication | |
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Pillar 2: Clear expectations | |
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Pillar 3: Clear consequences | |
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Consistency | |
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Applying the Four Pillar Teaching Technique | |
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The Employment Toolbox: The top ten tools for building successful strategies | |
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Scripting | |
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Role play | |
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Video play | |
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Rule tool | |
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Formulas | |
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Anchoring | |
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Scales | |
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Third-party praise | |
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Mirroring | |
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Verbal reflection | |
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The Big Picture: Assessing employment skills | |
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The Big Picture Assessment | |
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Personal presentation | |
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Social skills and behavior | |
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Communication skills | |
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Mindful skills | |
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Personal characteristics | |
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Education/skill | |
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Environment | |
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The Strategy Guide: Building a foundation of skill | |
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Prioritizing challenges | |
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Personal presentation | |
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Social skills and behavior | |
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Communication skills | |
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Mindful skills | |
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Personal characteristics | |
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The dream | |
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The Career Direction Formula | |
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Three-step formula to career direction | |
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Step 1: Examining special interests, fixations, and fascinations | |
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Step 2: Putting fascinations to work | |
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Step 3: The job viability chart | |
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Getting the final approval | |
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Occupations suitable for people with Asperger Syndrome | |
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Interviews, cover letters, and resumes | |
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Interview preparation | |
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Disclosure | |
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Preparing a resume and cover letter | |
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Frequently asked questions about resumes | |
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The job search | |
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The labor market and employment trends | |
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The information package | |
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Choosing your goal | |
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The job search--Step 1 | |
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The job search--Step 2 | |
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Networking | |
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When your networking runs dry | |
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The job offer | |
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Keeping the job | |
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Making a successful transition into the job | |
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The roles of the players | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Resources | |
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Index | |