Other Sources of Information
Much of the information included in this directory has been obtained from the National Autistic Society website http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/employment/looking-for-work.aspx . Of particular relevance is an employment pack comprising the undiscovered workforce (job-seeker information) and the undiscovered workforce (employer information).
The National Autistic Society also has its own employment service, Prospects, which supports people with autism and employers http://www.autism.org.uk/prospects
Other useful sources of information are as follows:
The National Autistic Society also has its own employment service, Prospects, which supports people with autism and employers http://www.autism.org.uk/prospects
Other useful sources of information are as follows:
- Warman, R. (2003). Finding and sustaining employment: a guide for people with Asperger syndrome. Available at www.autismberkshire.org.uk/employment.htm
- Warman, R. (2003). A guide to supporting employees with Asperger syndrome. Berkshire Autistic Society. Available at: www.autismberkshire.org.uk/employment.htm
- Warman, R. (2003). Helping someone with Asperger syndrome to find employment: A practical guide for parents, carers and advocacy services. Available at www.autismberkshire.org.uk/employment.htm
- Hesmondhalgh, M. and Baggott J. (2002). Autism and employment – building bridges. Sheffield: King Ecgbert School. Video. Available through NAS Publications mailto:publications@nas.org.uk
- Fast Y. et al (2004). Employment for individuals with Asperger syndrome or non-verbal learning disability: stories and strategies. London: Jessica Kingsley. Available through NAS Publications mailto:publications@nas.org.uk
- Meyer, R. N. (2001). Asperger syndrome employment workbook. London: Jessica Kingsley. Available through NAS Publications mailto:publications@nas.org.uk
- Hawkins, Gail (2004). How to find work that works for people with Asperger syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley. mailto:orders@jkp.com
- Hendrix, Sarah (2009). What people with Asperger syndrome really, really want. Jessica Kingsley. mailto:orders@jkp.com
- Key 4 Learning website www.key4learning.com
- Aspirations for Life website http://aspirationsforlife.org/
- Jobcentre Plus, Department for Work and Pensions, website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/cms.asp?Page=/Home/CustomersHelpForDisabledPeople Provides information for and enables users to search for their nearest Jobcentre Plus office.
- Jobcentre Plus, Department for Work and Pensions, website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/cms.asp?Page=/Home/Employers/DisabilityServiceshelpforEmployers Provides information and advice on good practice in employing people with disabilities.