Pretty much aced my performance review EXCEPT...

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I just had my first performance review at my job (3mo mark) there were a total of 3 complaints my company had 2 were different phrasings of the same complaint about communications skills <sarcasm>huge surprise</sarcasm> and the third was from QA that they were having to work harder than they wanted to because I was getting stuff done too fast... I need to keep improving my communications skills but I fear I've reached the end of my base ability and I need some help finding a good book for developing work communications skills geared toward people with aspergers. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure what type of place you work or if this idea would be appropriate. However, have you thought of going to your boss and saying something like this:

"I really like my job here and I want to make sure I am meeting all of your expectations. I had a chance to think about the feedback you gave me during my performance review. Improving my comunication skills is important to me and it is absolutely something I want to work on.

I do struggle sometimes to understand specifically what I can do to improve in this area. I would like to find a mentor who would take the time to coach me. What do you think about that idea? Is there someone here who you would suggest I ask for assistance?"

I'm not sure a book can help you as much as someone who actually sees how you interact with others and can give you specific suggestions.

Cheers.

I am not capable of going there yet. I don't have the ability to trust someone that easily. I can tell you everything about me but I can't bring myself to ask for anything for myself.

Ok.

If you feel like posting some examples where the communication at your work hasn't gone smoothly, perhaps the people here can give you suggestions.

Wow congratulations! I have never heard anything positive in my job evaluations at all. You have already accomplished so much with your job and doing it so well. Keep it up, and keep going!