Autism in Childhood, Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children 2 Books Collection Set

This two-book collection brings together Dr Luke Beardon’s guidance for parents and carers supporting autistic children, from the point of diagnosis through to the everyday situations that can trigger stress and worry. Written in an accessible style, the set addresses common questions and challenges faced at home and in education, while keeping the focus on autistic wellbeing.

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children explores anxiety as it is experienced by autistic people and considers a wide range of scenarios that may cause concern, from preparing for school and managing breaktimes to navigating friendships, bullying, puberty and exams. Autism in Childhood is designed for those new to autism or Asperger Syndrome, offering a clear introduction to what a diagnosis may mean for a child and their wider family, alongside discussion of sensory profiles, education and frequently asked questions.

Included titles

• Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing (Overcoming Common Problems)
• Autism in Childhood: For parents and carers of the newly diagnosed

Key details

• Two-book collection set
• Both titles written by Dr Luke Beardon
• Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children is part of the Overcoming Common Problems series
• Autism in Childhood is aimed at parents and carers of newly diagnosed children

Synopses

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing (Overcoming Common Problems)

This practical guide looks at anxiety in autistic children and the situations that can increase stress, worry and confusion. It covers preparation for school, monitoring anxiety around education, and understanding available educational choices, as well as managing breaktimes and eating at school or away from home.

It also addresses social and emotional challenges including bullying, friendships, relationships, puberty and sex education, and discusses sensory responses and behaviours such as masking and echopraxia. The book emphasises that autism is not behaviour, while recognising increased risks of anxiety specific to autism.

Autism in Childhood: For parents and carers of the newly diagnosed

Written for parents and carers facing a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of autism or Asperger Syndrome, this book provides an easy-to-read introduction for those encountering autism for the first time. It explains what a diagnosis can mean for a child, for parents, and for the wider family, and challenges common myths.

Topics include sensory profiles, handling anxiety, education, frequently asked questions, and how to have conversations with a child through the ‘autistic voice’. It also considers the strengths of autism.