Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Luke Beardon

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults by Luke Beardon

Are you an autistic adult? Do you love, live or work with an autistic adult? The incredible insights and practical strategies in this book will diminish your stress and anxiety if you are autistic, and will help your autistic loved one or colleague live well, flourish and thrive if you can improve and adjust their environment if you aren't.

Dr Beardon's book highlights that anxiety for Autistic people exists not because we are predisposed to it, but as a very real response to the negative consequences of the environments around usTaking us through stages of when anxiety might be heightened, Dr Beardon validates Autistic experience; suggesting where Autistic people could take some control and focusing not on Autistic people as the ones who need to change, but instead on how those around us can and should change.

* Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate *

So many excellent ideas, with insightful and important examples from the experiences of autistic people throughout.
This book is easy to read, full of practical advice, and has led me to think deeply about autistic anxiety. From sensory and healthcare needs, diagnosis and employment, through to relationships and relaxation, there is something for everyone.

* Ann Memmott *

An accessible and essential guide to understanding the subtleties that can cause anxiety for autistic people; with simple tips that can make a huge difference.

You will meet autistic people, so please read this book.

* Cos Michael *
Covering crucial areas such as employment, healthcare and relationships, this book empowers autistic people and their loved ones to advocate for a better quality of life. As always, Luke's knowledge, passion and wealth of experience shines through every page. * Heather Greatbatch *

Dr Luke Beardon is Senior Lecturer in Autism at Sheffield Hallam University. He has published widely on autism and is renowned and respected for his uniquely inclusive, celebratory approach to helping autistic people thrive in a neurotypical world. He works with government authorities to develop services and model best practice, in addition to being part of a research team, and has spoken at many national and international conferences on a variety of autism-related topics. He has won several awards for his work, including the National Autistic Society's Autism Professionals Award for achievement in 2016, and has won the Autism Hero Awards in two categories, including for Lifetime Achievement.

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ISBN 13	9781529394740
ISBN 10	1529394740
Title	Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults
Author	Luke Beardon
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Murray Press
Year published	2021-12-09
Number of pages	144
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