I’ve read half a dozen in the past few years, among them, “Neurotribes” by Steve Silberman, “In a Different Key”, by Jon Donovan and Caren Zucker, “Uniquely Human” by Barry M. Prizant, “Understanding Autism for Dummies” by Stephen Shore and Linda G. Rastelli with foreword from Temple Grandin, and “Look Me In the Eye!” by John Elder Robison. These were all very inspiring and educational, but I like things with a practical bent, too.
So instead I call my favorite book, “An Employer’s Guide to Managing Professionals on the Autism Spectrum” by Marcia Scheiner, founder of Integrate.
It’s a very practical expository work on accommodating workers on the
autism spectrum and a usable reference work with easily retrievable
information on how to handle different situations.
What I find most likeable about the book, though, is how
the management advice given is applicable to all employees. It
encourages you to listen, look for the cause of performance disruptions,
address them in a personal and tailored manner, and harmonize your
team. It advises using clear instructions and providing accommodations
that are useful for all people.
I so enjoyed the book I bought a copy for my daughter, an
HR professional in Westchester County, New York, and sent two copies to
Lansing, MI for the managers there to benefit from. I encourage anyone
who is a manager to read it, whether they have employees on the spectrum
or not.
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