Acknowledgements |
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Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Finding your Professional Niche |
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Lesson 1 Neurodiversity in the Workplace |
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Lesson 2 Finding a Company that Works for You |
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Lesson 3 Creating your Optimal Work Environment |
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22 | (5) |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Niche Development in a Career |
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27 | (4) |
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Lesson 1 Preparation for Interview |
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Lesson 2 Making a Connection |
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36 | (5) |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Scripting Common Interview Responses |
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Chapter 3 Disclosure and Self-Advocacy |
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Lesson 1 Legal Protection Against Discrimination and Equal Access to Accommodations |
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Lesson 2 Art of Disclosure |
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Lesson 3 Tell Your Own Story |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Navigating Disclosure |
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72 | (7) |
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Chapter 4 Professional Workplace Structure |
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79 | (18) |
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Lesson 1 Understanding Professional Communication |
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81 | (4) |
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Lesson 2 Communication Strategies |
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85 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Navigating Professional Miscues |
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88 | (4) |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Managing Workplace Communication |
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92 | (5) |
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Chapter 5 Stress Management |
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Lesson 1 Understanding Responsibilities and Identifying Stressors |
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Lesson 2 Managing Your Environment |
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Lesson 3 Responding to Stress in the Workplace |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Managing Stress |
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Chapter 6 Collaboration and Teamwork |
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Lesson 1 The Purpose of Teamwork |
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125 | (2) |
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Lesson 2 Individual Contributions |
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Lesson 3 Conflict Resolution |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Defining Your Role in a Team |
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137 | (10) |
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Chapter 7 Water Cooler Culture |
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Lesson 1 The Hidden Rules |
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148 | (10) |
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Lesson 2 Learning through Casual Interactions |
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158 | (3) |
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Lesson 3 Joining in the Culture |
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161 | (6) |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tool for Creating Social Rules |
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Chapter 8 Professional Growth |
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Lesson 1 Starting Over is Okay |
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172 | (4) |
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Lesson 2 Ongoing Professional Development |
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Lesson 3 Evaluation and Feedback |
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Lesson 4 Professional Tools for Continuing Development |
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Next Steps |
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Appendix A Back to BASICS Chart Professional Example |
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Appendix B Guided Discussion |
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Appendix C Resume Tools |
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213 | (4) |
Appendix D Sample Interview Questions |
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References |
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Index |
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