UBC Press Business for Aspies book Paperback 240 pages

Most workplaces are a frenzied swirl of social interaction - betweenemployees and bosses, customers and clients, and anyone else present.People with a mental framework better suited to non-social tasks canoften be overlooked and underutilised in such an environment, but thisbook explains exactly how those with Asperger Syndrome can get theirtalents recognised and become successful and indispensableemployees.Following the DSM system and an easy to use format, Ashley Stanfordaddresses all of the issues that can arise once a person with ASsecures employment, through the eyes of both employee and employer.Describing what might be expected of any employee, she offers helpfultips and workarounds not only to enable AS individuals achieve theirfullest potential, but to take advantage of their strengths. In apositive and upbeat tone, she shows that with the right supports andstrategies, it is possible to overcome the day-to-day challenges thattrip up even the most savvy Aspie, including negotiating pay rises,employer/employee relationships, team meetings, career advancement, andchoosing when to take vacation time. Drawing on her experience as CEOof a computer software company, she also suggests steps that employersand managers can take to improve the working environment for peoplewith AS, and take advantage of their strengths to enable them to becomeoutstanding employees.

Ashley Stanford has worked as a technical writer for16 years and is the CEO of a successful computer software company. Shelives in Berkeley, California.