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Managing with Asperger Syndrome [electronic resource] / Malcolm Johnson.

By: Johnson, Malcolm, 1967-.
Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley, 2005General Notes: Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 136) and index.Description: 1 online resource (138 p.).ISBN: 9781423710004 (electronic bk.); 9781846420290.Subject(s): Johnson, Malcolm, 1967- -- Mental health | Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Biography | Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Employment | Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Life skills guides | Executives -- Mental health | Psychology, IndustrialGenre/Form: Electronic books DDC classification: 616.85/88 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge:
Contents:
Introduction -- What's been driving my bus -- Initial experiences -- Fitting in and adopting the right approach -- The right environment: an ideal position -- Understand the politics -- Managing people -- Forming relationships and building credibility fast -- Honesty, trust and business -- Confronting issues -- When you meet that person -- It's not just what you say -- Productivity and efficiency -- Reflections.
Summary: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 136) and index.

Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.

Introduction -- What's been driving my bus -- Initial experiences -- Fitting in and adopting the right approach -- The right environment: an ideal position -- Understand the politics -- Managing people -- Forming relationships and building credibility fast -- Honesty, trust and business -- Confronting issues -- When you meet that person -- It's not just what you say -- Productivity and efficiency -- Reflections.

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.

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