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His books explore practical strategies for managing anxiety, understanding developmental differences, and creating supportive environments through reasonable adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in self-help and wellness, these titles provide thoughtful support aimed at fostering greater understanding and well-being for autistic individuals and those around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-works-for-autistic-adults-by-luke-beardon-9781399804639","title":"What Works for Autistic Adults","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book has the power to change lives\u003c\/i\u003e - Chris Packham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a world where an autistic person is included, engaged, and cherished for how they are; a world which changes for autistic people, rather than changing the person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Works for Autistic Adults\u003c\/i\u003e brings the conversation about inclusivity into the forefront and turns it on its head. Instead of modifying the autistic individual and making exceptions or special circumstances, Luke shows how the world can, should, and must change to accommodate your needs or those of the autistic person you love, live, or work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe identifies the aspects that impact life most - partners, friends, work or college, and environment - and outlines the steps that can and should be taken by everyone involved to create an autism-friendly landscape and improve outcomes all round. Covering every setting, from social situations to office or other professional environments, and in all circumstances, Luke's book shows how no-one should have to struggle to exist within the parameters of a world they don't understand. \u003ci\u003eWhat Works for Autistic Adults\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the dialogue, tools, and starting points to involve every loved one, family member, or colleague as advocates for a world where you, or any other autistic adult, can truly flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835278217452,"sku":"9781399804639","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10414453482686.jpg?v=1758541850"},{"product_id":"autism-in-adults-by-luke-beardon-9781529375411","title":"Autism in Adults","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAs seen on the BBC documentary, \u003ci\u003eInside Our Autistic Minds\u003c\/i\u003e, with Chris Packham\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, 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. 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But is the world really making the kind of adjustments that would see you, as an adult, truly thrive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eReasonable Adjustments for Autistic Adults\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed and much-loved author and expert Dr Luke Beardon sets out the full scope of what he sees as the essential adjustments that should be made to workplaces, public transport, social settings, healthcare, and the wider world. 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Emphasising that autism is not behaviour, but at the same time acknowledging that there are risks of increased anxiety specific to autism, this practical book gives clear strategies that the autistic person can adopt to minimise their anxiety and live comfortably in a world full of what may seem to be noise and chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, \u003ci\u003eAvoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults\u003c\/i\u003e gives clear guidelines and mission statements to those who live or work with autistic people, which they, too, can implement to accommodate needs that are different to their own. This book takes a radical new step towards a genuinely inclusive world, in which autistic people don't just survive, but in which they thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362519498988,"sku":"9781529394740","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14369123482732.jpg?v=1772887137"},{"product_id":"autism-in-childhood-by-luke-beardon-9781399805391","title":"Autism in Childhood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"If every parent receiving a diagnosis of autism for their child could read this book, it would avoid so much misunderstanding and unhappiness.\" - Dr Clare Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA diagnosis - or a suspected diagnosis - of autism in a child can be overwhelming for a parent, especially if you know nothing, or very little, about either of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Luke Beardon is a well-known expert in the field, and this book is an accessible, easy-to-read introduction for those encountering autism for the first time. Gently and honestly, it guides you through the issues you might encounter, busting the myths around autism, and explaining what the diagnosis means for your child, for you, and for your wider family. 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