Yenn Purkis, Barb Cook

Broschiertes Buch

Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests

Beschreibung

Leading autistic advocates Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook use their first-hand knowledge to help autistic young people find their place in the world of work. Using the power of special and intense interests to find your way, plan your career and do something that you truly enjoy.

Autor

Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room . Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 208mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 186g
• ISBN-13: 9781839973529
• ISBN-10: 1839973528
• Artikelnr.: 67576088