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- 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'.
- About the Author: Dr Luke Beardon has been working in the field of autism for decades, in capacities ranging from practitioner to researcher to trainer to lecturer.
- 224 Pages
- Family + Relationships, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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About the Book
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.Book Synopsis
If you've recently been diagnosed with ASD, or think you might be, or you are close tosomeone 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 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, humor, lack of ego, loyalty and trustworthiness that make you, or your loved
one, such an amazing person.
About the Author
Dr Luke Beardon has been working in the field of autism for decades, in capacitiesranging from practitioner to researcher to trainer to lecturer. His work has involved
helping local authorities to develop services and good practice, coordinating and
developing services and training for the National Autistic Society (NAS) and being part of
a research team at Nottingham University. Presently, he is senior lecturer on autism at
Sheffield Hallam University. He is the recipient of several teaching and achievement
awards, has made media appearances on television, radio and in national print media,
and has co-edited or authored several books on autism.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Luke Beardon
Language: English
Street Date: September 28, 2021
TCIN: 84275764
UPC: 9781529375411
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-0088
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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