Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults (Overcoming Common Problems) - Softcover

Beardon, Luke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847094457 ISBN 13: 9781847094452

Publisher: Sheldon Press, 2017

Synopsis

Estimated to affect just over 1 per cent of the adult population in the UK - some 700,000 individuals - autism is still persistently viewed as a disorder or impairment but, this concept needs to be challenged. Written by a university lecturer with several years' experience in the field, this book presents an up-to-date overview of autism and Asperger syndrome, and comments on the realities of adult life including further and higher education, employment, dating and parenthood. For autistic children, teenagers and adults, their families and friends, and any professionals interested in autism. Topics include:

Terminology and what s preferred

Common myths and stereotypes

Diagnosis and related issues

Tips for undiagnosed adults

Understanding how autism impacts on the individual

Sensory issues

Transition into adulthood

Friendships and intimate relationships

The Criminal Justice System - what happens when autistic people break the law

In this sensitive and insightful book, Dr Luke Beardon asserts that there are many hugely intelligent, empathic, kind, caring, loyal and skilled autistic individuals so it s time to treat them as such and respect their differences.

About this title

Review:

"Sensitive and insightful ... this will be a book that we recommend to everyone we diagnose at Axia." (Dr Linda Buchan, Axia ASD)

From the Author:

Dr Luke Beardon is Senior Lecturer in autism, Sheffield Hallam University. He has published widely on Autism and Asperger syndrome.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sheldon Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1847094457
• ISBN 13: 9781847094452
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128