The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the Social Landscape of Employment A Guide for Individuals With Autism Spectrum and Other Social-Cognitive Challenges

by Brenda Smith Myles, Judy Endow, Malcolm Mayfield

Adults on the spectrum often have difficulty getting and keeping a job that is unrelated to their job skills. This practical and easy-to-use book provides necessary yet often untaught information on a variety of topics related to getting a job, finding a mentor, networking, using agencies, interviewing, talking with supervisors, dealing with on-the-job-frustrations, understanding the social rules at work and many other topics. Authored by two individuals on the spectrum who have extensive experience in helping others become employed, Judy Endow and Malcolm Mayfield, as well as Brenda Smith Myles, an internationally known writer and speaker on autism spectrum disorders.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Nonfiction

100 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2012

Reviews

[Sam Toombs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read-would be a great book study with high schoolers.

[Joanna Keating-Velasco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book and read it from cover to cover having trouble putting it down. It's a very easy-to-read and well-edited book that breaks the social aspect (hidden curriculum) of job seeking into bite-sized chapters full of very understandable suggestions. I think this would be an amazing resource for schools to utilize with students on the spectrum. Breaking the book down chapter by chapter and using it as a springboard for discussion would be well worthwhile. Another idea for use of this book is to give it to a student graduating high school or college to assist them in their job search. Being able to read ahead to all these challenges, potential pitfalls and suggestions, will be so beneficial for an individual with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders).