Luke Beardon 2 Books Set Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults & Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children

Luke Beardon Autism Collection is a two-book set by Dr Luke Beardon, bringing together Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults and Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children. This collection focuses on anxiety in autistic adults and autistic children, with each book addressing different life stages and settings.

Included titles

• Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults
• Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children

Key details

• Two-book collection by Dr Luke Beardon
• Includes one title for autistic adults and one for autistic children
• Addresses anxiety and worry in a range of everyday situations
• Discusses experiences across work, university, social settings and unfamiliar environments
• Includes guidance for parents of autistic children from preschool age to teenagers

Synopses

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults

This book explores how everyday situations can create significant stress, anxiety and worry for autistic adults, including those who suspect they might be autistic. It considers environments and interactions that may appear benign to a predominantly neurotypical population, yet feel overwhelming due to distressing details others may not notice.

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children

Described as optimistic, upbeat and readable, this guide is presented as essential reading for parents of autistic children, from preschool age through to teenagers. It emphasises that autism is not behaviour, while acknowledging increased risks of anxiety that may be specific to autism.

The book offers insight into the nature of anxiety experienced by autistic people and covers likely situations in which a child might feel anxious or worried. It also addresses preparing a child for school, monitoring anxiety around school, and understanding the educational choices available.