{"product_id":"autism-in-adults-paperback","title":"Autism in Adults - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuke Beardon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've recently been diagnosed with ASD, or think you might be, or you are close to \u003cbr\u003esomeone with ASD, one of the things you will like most about this book is the way in \u003cbr\u003ewhich it challenges the idea of autism as a 'disorder' or 'impairment'. \u003cbr\u003eInstead, Dr Luke Beardon will help you to reframe what you feel, and challenge what you \u003cbr\u003eknow, about being on the spectrum. He explains how autism impacts on the individual, \u003cbr\u003eand what purpose a diagnosis might - or might not - serve. There is a lot of myth-busting, \u003cbr\u003eand dismantling of the stereotypes and clich s around ASD and areas like communication, \u003cbr\u003esocial interaction and relationships. Practical tips for undiagnosed adults will help you \u003cbr\u003enavigate things like school, work, study, parenthood and even to understand what \u003cbr\u003ehappens when autistic people break the law. \u003cbr\u003eAbove all, this book is a celebration of what it means to be autistic - of the passion, \u003cbr\u003ehonesty, humor, lack of ego, loyalty and trustworthiness that make you, or your loved \u003cbr\u003eone, such an amazing person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Luke Beardon has been working in the field of autism for decades, in capacities \u003cbr\u003eranging from practitioner to researcher to trainer to lecturer. His work has involved \u003cbr\u003ehelping local authorities to develop services and good practice, coordinating and \u003cbr\u003edeveloping services and training for the National Autistic Society (NAS) and being part of \u003cbr\u003ea research team at Nottingham University. Presently, he is senior lecturer on autism at \u003cbr\u003eSheffield Hallam University. He is the recipient of several teaching and achievement \u003cbr\u003eawards, has made media appearances on television, radio and in national print media, \u003cbr\u003eand has co-edited or authored several books on autism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47396011835570,"sku":"9781529375411","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/563d3cb2456bd6a8403c8e80bb42d4fc.webp?v=1777997195","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/autism-in-adults-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}