Managing With Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide For White Collar Professionals [Paperback]

Malcolm Johnson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843101998 | ISBN-13: 978-1843101994 | Publication Date: November 4, 2004 | Edition: 1

This insider account provides much-needed information about a subject of increasing interest: people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) working in management positions. Johnson draws on his personal experiences to explain how elements such as the working environment, managing staff, group dynamics and office politics can have a profound influence on work performance. He provides useful examples and guidance on adapting to the workplace and coping with the pressures and demands of professional roles. Full of practical advice, this book will be essential reading for anyone with AS in employment as well as their managers, colleagues, family and friends, as well as supporting professionals.

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About the Author

Malcolm Johnson found out that he has Asperger Syndrome at the age of 35, after years of working in middle and senior management. He previously worked at the BBC and now works in publishing. He holds a Business degree from Warwick University and lives with his wife in Surrey, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (November 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843101998
• ISBN-13: 978-1843101994
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too little detail, April 11, 2006

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Graeme Phillips (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Managing With Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide For White Collar Professionals (Paperback)

Speaking as someone with Asperger's syndrome who would like to progress to managerial roles, I was hoping that this book would provide me with lots of valuable insights about how to harness the advantages and control the disadvantages posed by my condition.

Unfortunately, the book is far too thin on detail. Malcolm Johnson provides a few concrete examples of how the tide of events was determined by his condition in a managerial situation, but this book is of little use to me because such examples are few and far between.

Maybe I am already aware of the points he raised (probably because he raised so few points), but I felt a bit ripped off by this book, as I don't really feed I gained any new insights or much about how to operate in a managerial role in spite of having Asperger's syndrome.

Malcolm Johnson shows that he is capable of being perceptive, but you read this book and get the feeling that you haven't learned anything and that there is still far more to learn before you can even think about improving yourself as a manager.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, poorly written, February 24, 2007

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Nature Dude (Concord, NH USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Managing With Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide For White Collar Professionals (Paperback)

I have Asperger's Syndrome and was struggling with integrating into the workplace. This book provided a lot of great insight and information, and helped me see how to more effectively operate in a corporate business environment. The book is poorly written, however, as if the writer did it in one draft without the help of an editor. Grammar and sentence structure are often awkward. But I still recommend the book, especially since there aren't many AS books out there for business professionals (most are for dealing with AS children).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless for Real Aspies, January 17, 2008

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William B. Swift (Cumberland, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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Mildly interesting autobiographical sketch of someone possibly with mild Aspergers dealing with the business world. Same sort of general advice as other business success books but little practical application. Definitely needs far more detail to be useful for Aspies. Very thin book, grossly overpriced since you can get better info free on the Web.

For Aspie, as well as neurotypical, readers, I recommend Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People instead.