After a career as a research scientist, Charlotte Aldred retrained as a management accountant and later as a project manager. She has held? several? senior management positions within the private sector. Charlotte has written and published on autism, and parents an adult autistic son who has never been out of work.
Description
Autism?is associated with many qualities that are highly sought after by employers such as?strong attention?to detail, honesty and integrity, loyalty, logical?thinking?, creativity and analytical abilities. However, approximately 80% of autistic people are unemployed?due?both?to a lack of?understanding?of neurodiversity?from employers, and a lack of support for autistic jobseekers and employees.?? This? guide provides?practical?tools, strategies, and support to manage the?difficulties?that can arise?when?seeking?and progressing with paid employment.?Using a three stage approach,?Charlotte Aldred?helps neurodivergent individuals find long-term jobs which exploit their strengths and minimise their?weaknesses,?thereby?increasing self-worth and reducing the chances of redundancy.?? Covering everything from?disclosure to transport and housing issues, this self-help guide is perfect for any autistic person looking for?work that will meet their?needs?and?allow them to succeed.