Autism and asperger syndrome in adults - an up to date overview

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 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. 'Luke has years of valuable experience, and is always thinking and learning about autism' - Professor Nicola Martin Have 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. Estimated to affect just over 1 per cent of the adult population in the UK - some 700,000 individuals 6 autism is still persistently viewed as a disorder or impairment 6 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 preferredCommon myths and stereotypesDiagnosis and related issuesTips for undiagnosed adults Understanding how autism impacts on the individualSensory issuesTransition into adulthoodFriendships and intimate relationshipsThe Criminal Justice System - what happens when autistic people break the lawIn this sensitive and insightful book, Dr Luke Beardon asserts that there are many hugely intelligent, empathic, kind, caring, loyal and skilled autistic individuals 6 so it's time to treat them as such and respect their differences 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 helpful book presents an up-to-date overview of autism and Asperger syndrome. Dr Luke Beardon comments on the realities of adult life, including further and higher education, employment, dating and parenthood. Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults is written for autistic people, their families and friends, and all professionals interested in autism. Topics include: terminology and whats preferred common myths and stereotypes diagnosis and related issues tips for undiagnosed adults understanding the impact of autism on the individual sensory issues how an autistic person can manage the 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 its time to treat them as such. 1. Introduction: Where I'm coming from -- 2. What autis isn't (and a bit of what it isn't) -- 3. Social relationships -- 4. Echopraxic behavior: 'masking' and being a good actor -- 5. Anxiety -- 6. Sensory profile -- 7. Diagnosis, identification and understanding -- 8. Academic study -- 9. Employment -- 10. Close relationships and parenthood -- 11. Contact with the criminal justice system -- 12. Celebrating autism.;An up to date overview of autism and Asperger syndrome in adults. There are many hugely intelligent, insightful, kind, caring, loyal, skilled autistic individuals. So why is it that autism continues to be seen as a disorder or problem? This book presents an up-to-date overview of autism and Asperger syndrome in adults, for individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome and their families and friends. Estimated to affect just over one 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 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 If you've recently been diagnosed with ASD, think you would be, or are close to someone who has, this book is an indispensable source of support, guidance and inspiration.