An Asperger's guide to public speaking : how to excel at public speaking for professionals with Autism Spectrum Disorder /: how to excel at public speaking for professionals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Rosalind A. Bergemann.
• Authors: Bergemann, Rosalind
• Contents: Introduction. 1. I Don't Need to Speak Publically Right Now. So Why Worry About It? PART I: Getting Ready for Public Speaking - Before You Need to Do It. 2. Defining the Asperger Challenges and Strengths. 3 Types of Public Speaking. 4. Early Coping Strategies. Part II: Key Elements For Successful Public Speaking. 5. Developing Your Public Speaking Voice. 6. Acknowledging Others. 7. How Do Inspirational Speakers Suceed?. PART III: Preparing for a Public Speaking Engagement. 8. Researching Your Audience. 9. Researching Your Topic. 10. Preparation of Your Material. 11. Personal Preparation. 12. Practical Issues Before You Speak Publically. Part IV: Delivering Your Speech. 13. Engaging Your Audience. 14. The Importance of Post-Speech Socialising and Networking. 15. Managing Sensory Overload Issues After Your Speech. Part V: Practical Tools for People on the Autistic Spectrum Preparing for Public Speaking. References. Further Reading.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 808.510874; Public speaking; Autism spectrum disorders; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Public Speaking; Coping With Disability; Public Speaking Guides
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857009791; 0857009796
• Related ISBNs: 9781849055161
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.