Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome [Paperback]

Roger N. Meyer (Author), Tony Attwood (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2000

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers January 2001, this workbook is designed as a self-paced guide for mature adults with Asperger Syndrome. Through a complete review of three periods in the reader's work life, this guide assists the reader to compose his/her autobiographical work history based upon understanding the impact of Asperger Syndrome on their employment experiences.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Although this book is designed for self use, it can serve as an asset to transition counselors, employment and careeer counseling professionals, vocational rehabilitation specialists and professiionals encountering Asperger Syndrome adults with work-related issues. Human resource and employee assistance program (EAP) counselors may find it a valuable guide to this little know pervasive developmental disorder. Finally, it may prove of use to parents and other care givers to youth and young adults in transition between the world of school and work.

About the Author

Roger N. Meyer is a Portland Oregon resident. He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) in 1997. He was a cabinetmaker for 26 years, and had a parallel volunteer career as a counselor, mental health advocate, union activist and apprentice instructor. He was a community mediator trainer, and case developer with Community Boards of San Francisco. While there he co-authored its manual on Large Group Conflicts and frequently contributed materials to the organization's training archives. Since he left the building trades, he has founded a support group for AS adults that meets monthly. He co-facilitates a partners group in which one or both partners are on the autistic spectrum. He maintains a private case management practice for families with young adults with AS, and is a transition specialist, disability advocate and parent/student special education advocate in the public schools and adult community service agencies. The author conducts person-centered planning trainings and in-service trainings on AS and adult learning disabilities. He is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, the American Counseling Association, the American Society for Trainng and Development, and the Oregon Mediation Association. He is co-founder of Oregon Parents United, a parent advocacy, special education, and support group for families with children who have hidden disabilities. With a colleague he has conducts introductory presentations and study groups for adult counseling professionals interested in understanding AS and working with AS adults.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (December 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853027960
• ISBN-13: 978-1853027963
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Law > Specialties > Disability

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for AS adults who are mid-career., January 5, 2004

By 

J. K. Shannon "aunt" (Columbia, South Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome (Paperback)

This book is excellent and very useful for adults with AS or professionals who work with them. I did not find it very helpful, however, for young adults who are just beginning to enter work. This book would be much more useful for adults who are already employed or have been employed for extended periods. For those people, I believe this book is excellent, helpful, easy to work through, and well-written. But if you are looking for something to help an adolescent or young adult with AS, this may contain a few tips, but it probably won't be very helpful.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for those with Asperger's, December 1, 2001

By 

DocRWM "docrwm" (Woodstock, GA United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome (Paperback)

If you are someone who is, or know someone who is, suffering from Asperger's and you want to develop (better) job skills this is the book for you. The author has Asperger's, as is obvious from the structure, detail, and methodical nature of the book. Lots of forms - LOTS of forms. The book is designed to help the Asperger's person, their family, or a professional prepare for finding the Asperger's person the right job, get them through the interpersonal issues involved in interviewing, and deal with the demands of the job. The personal experiences of the author help color his presentation of the material and help illustrate for the reader that these things can be accomplished and the Asperger's person can thrive in the work environment with the right preparation and planning.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Idea, January 28, 2006

By 

Suz "treadingwater" (Freeland, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome (Paperback)

I was excited about the workbook concept, because I hoped it would be more helpful than just reading other peoples advice, but because I am the sort of person who thinks about things quite a lot anyway I found that completing the workbook didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know. However, if you want to be provided with a structure for sitting down and seriously thinking about your past experiences of work, this book may help you to understand yourself and find the direction that best suits your needs and abilities... just don't expect it to tell you. If you have no work experience, such as a school leaver, you could still use this book, but I wouldn't recommend it. You could end up focusing too much on the only past experience you have i.e. the education system, and I think you might find that limiting. The book also includes a section covering the issues involved, and is written by a man with Asperger syndrome himself.