Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism by Temple Grandin & Kate Duffy

[Kate]

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
written by Temple Grandin & Kate Duffy,
foreward by Tony Attwood
published by Autism Asperger Publishing Company / AAPC Publishing

Video: Temple Grandin Talks About Her Book "Developing Talents" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDz7z...

Editions: (as of September 2022)
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Paperback First Edition
9781931282567
2004
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
https://booko.com.au/9781931282567/De...

Paperback Second Updated Expanded Edition
9781934575284
2008
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
https://booko.com.au/9781934575284/De...

Paperback Second Updated Expanded Alternate Cover Edition
9781934575284
2021
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
https://www.aapcautismbooks.com/devel...
https://booko.com.au/9781934575284/De...

Ebook (Updated Expanded) Edition
9781937473013
2008
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
https://booko.com.au/9781937473013/De...

Kindle Ebook (Updated Expanded) Edition
B00A4HO3LQ
2008
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
https://booko.com.au/B00A4HO3LQ/Devel...
https://www.amazon.com.au/Developing-...

Audible Audiobook Unabridged (Updated Expanded) Edition
narrated by Bree Carlile
B09RGMRJQK
2022
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
https://booko.com.au/B09RGMRJQK
https://www.amazon.com.au/Developing-...

Blurb:
"This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families, teachers, and counselors. The two authors weave together a unique blend of information and advice based on personal experiences. Temple Grandin draws from her own experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate Duffy uses her expertise on employment issues and the mother of two teenagers with autistic-like behaviors. The result is an extremely useful and practical book that introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace, including managing sensory problems, how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, jobs that are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum, and much more. First-hand accounts of job experiences and advice from individuals representing a broad range of careers particularly suited for high-functioning individuals on the autism spectrum round off this exciting new resource."

"This updated and expanded edition considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with ASD. The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. The book explores many unnoticed aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation programs that provide job training and placement for people with disabilities, as well as Social Security Administration programs that offer vocational assistance. Employment figures and prospects have been updated, and new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum."