Autism is associated with many qualities that are highly sought after by employers such as reliability, persistence, attention to detail, creativity in problem solving and many others. The key to success in the workplace is understanding these strengths and identifying the support you need to help you flourish.
This self-guided workbook provides advice, strategies and activities to manage the difficulties that can arise at work. You will be given the tools to help minimise anxiety, sensory overload, unhelpful thinking patterns, difficulties with social communication, and organisation and planning problems.
The activities are interactive, and you can approach them on your terms. They can be dispersed throughout the day or week, and the workbook and accompanying videos include everything you need to set and achieve your employment goals. The course can also be undertaken with the assistance of a mentor, and the workbook includes resources and videos to help them support you.
Autism Working will equip young autistic people with the skills to manage workplace difficulties and help them thrive. It gives them tools to deal with anxiety, sensory overload, unhelpful thinking patterns and issues with social communication. The workbook and accompanying videos have everything needed to set and achieve your employment goals.
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A self-guided workbook with accompanying video content to help autistic adults thrive in the workplace
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| Introduction |
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Stage 1 Stress Management Tools |
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Stage 2 Sensory Management Tools |
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Stage 6 Organizational Tools |
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Stage 7 Creation of a Personal Employment Plan |
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| References |
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| Appendix A Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script |
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| Appendix B Social Support Network |
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| Appendix C Speaking Aspergerese |
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| Appendix D List of Helpful Resources |
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Dr Michelle Garnett, PhD, is an AuDHD clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience specialising in autism. In 2019, she co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events with Tony Attwood to enhance autism awareness and understanding globally. Professor Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has over 50 years of experience working with autistic individuals. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland. He co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events with Michelle Garnett in 2019.
