Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library (Dracut)

Autism in adults, Luke Beardon

eng

index present

non fiction

Autism in adults

1269586373

Luke Beardon

Overcoming common problems series

If you've recently been diagnosed with ASD, or think you might be, or you are close to someone with ASD, one of the things you will like most about this book is the way in which it challenges the idea of autism as a 'disorder' or 'impairment'. Instead, Dr Luke Beardon will help you to reframe what you feel, and challenge what you know, about being on the spectrum. He explains how autism impacts on the individual, and what purpose a diagnosis might or might not, serve. There is a lot of myth-busting, and dismantling of the stereotypes and cliches around ASD and areas like communication, social interaction and relationships. Practical tips for undiagnosed adults will help you navigate things like school, work, study, parenthood and even to understand what happens when autistic people break the law. Above all, this book is a celebration of what it means to be autistic, of the passion, honesty, humour, lack of ego, loyalty and trustworthiness that make you, or your loved one, such an amazing person

Introduction: Where I'm coming from -- What autism isn't (and a bit of what it is) -- Social relationships -- Echopraxic behavior: 'masking' and being a good actor -- Anxiety -- Sensory profile -- Diagnostic, identification, and understanding of self -- Academic study -- Employment -- Close relationships and parenthood -- Contact with the criminal justice system -- Celebrating autism,

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