The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job : Navigating the Social...

The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the Social Landscape of Employment A Guide for Individuals With Autism Spectrum and Other Social-Cognitive Challenges Paperback – November 1, 2012by Judy Endow (Author), Malcolm Mayfield (Author), Brenda Smith Myles PhD.Adults on the spectrum often have difficulty getting and keeping a job that is unrelated to their job skills. This practical and easy-to-use book provides necessary yet often untaught information on a variety of topics related to getting a job, finding a mentor, networking, using agencies, interviewing, talking with supervisors, dealing with on-the-job-frustrations, understanding the social rules at work and many other topics. Authored by two individuals on the spectrum who have extensive experience in helping others become employed, Judy Endow and Malcolm Mayfield, as well as Brenda Smith Myles, an internationally known writer and speaker on autism spectrum disorders.  Editorial ReviewsReview"Every workplace has its unique culture and unspoken rules. Recognizing and adhering to these nuances can greatly enhance job success. The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job provides a first step in improving awareness of how to recognize what is most likely deemed acceptable and not acceptable at work. The text covers the span of employment activities from conducting a job search to becoming hired. Packed with great examples and descriptions of practical strategies, it offers need-to-know information for those involved in the transition of students to work that will not only raise students' confidence and comfort on the job but also improve their ability to fit in better and succeed at work. --Paul Whman, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityThis is the first book I have seen that addresses the unwritten rules of the workplace. It will help educators and employers understand the social-cognitive challenges that people with autism spectrum conditions face in their everyday lives. As a parent of a young man with autism who struggles to understand social experiences, I especially appreciate having a framework for how to support him in overcoming his social-cognitive challenges, especially in the workplace. This book should be part of the school/college curriculum for young adults with autism and should be used by parents, educators, vocational rehabilitation professionals, job coaches, job mentors, and employers. --Geraldine Graydon, MSc, University College Dublin; advocate, mentor, and co-founder of Autism Rights & Equality Alliance, IrelandThis is a great book for people with autism spectrum disorders who are either looking for a job or trying to survive in one. The focus on the hidden curriculum is spot-on it s the unwritten rules and unsuspected behaviors that so often trip people up in the workplace. This book will guide you through the minefield. --David Perkins, head of services, National Autistic Society (NAS) Prospects, UKAbout the AuthorJudy Endow, MSW is an author and international speaker on a variety of autism-related topics, is part of the Wisconsin DPI Statewide Autism Training Team and a board member of both the Autism Society of America, Wisconsin Chapter and the Autism National Committee. In addition, Judy is a member of the Autistic Global Initiative (AGI), a program of the Autism Research Institute. AGI is devoted to raising awareness on adults with autism and building bridges between all constituents in our autism community.Judy maintains a private practice in Madison, Wisconsin, providing consultation for families, school districts and other agencies. Besides having autism herself, she is the parent of three now grown sons, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. Judy blogs at www.judyendow.comIn her spare time Judy enjoys expressing her thoughts and ideas by painting with acrylics and creating one-of-a-kind hand-built pottery sculptures. She continues to bring a great depth of understanding and compassion to all the work she does.Malcolm Mayfield is the founder and Managing Director of Autism STAR Pty Ltd. His career includes working as a researcher in the UniSA Civil Engineering Laboratories and as a contract administrator in the construction industry. In those capacities, he has worked in teams that have built sports stadiums, high-rise buildings, power stations, and subdivisions, and rose to be highly regarded in his field in the companies for which he worked.Malcolm’s view of the world changed when he self-diagnosed his Asperger Syndrome at the age of 37 and had that diagnosis confirmed a few years later. Patterns in his life that had previously been confusing at last made sense and, as part of that process of greater awareness, he realized that in order to cope and succeed as an adult and a professional, he had developed independent success strategies that could be used by others on the autism spectrum.The concept and manifestation of Autism STAR grew out of that process of self-discovery. Malcolm’s goal is to shine a light on the autism spectrum to show the world that autism is a strength to be cherished and nurtured into success for all.Malcolm Mayfield is an NLP Practitioner and life coach and is an Independent Director on the Autism CRC Board of Directors.Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, is an associate professor, University of Kansas. She is an internationally recognized authority on autism. Dr. Myles has made over thousands of presentations all over the world, and has written more than 250 articles and books on autism spectrum disorder. In the latest survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world. Her awards include: Yes She Can Inc., Advocates for Adults with Autism Award (2016) ; University of Alabama/Glenwood Scholar (2015); National Parenting Publications Bronze Award (2014) and American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion (2013), among many others.TopAbout this itemReviewsProduct details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Future Horizons (November 1, 2012) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1937473023 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1937473020 Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.4 x 8.9 inches