Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults

Synopsis

'Luke has years of valuable experience, and is always thinking and learning about autism' - Professor Nicola MartinHave you recently been diagnosed as autistic?Do you suspect you might be autistic?If you've recently been diagnosed as autistic, think you may be or are close to someone who is, 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 clichés 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.

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781847094469

Related ISBNs:

9781529375411

Publisher:

John Murray Press

Date of Addition:

09/13/21

Copyrighted By:

Dr Luke Beardon

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Parenting and Family, Psychology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.