What Works for Autistic Adults

Luke Beardon

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English

Little Brown
11 December 2023

Psychology; Neurosciences; Coping with illness

'This book has the power to change lives' Chris Packham

Imagine 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.

What Works for Autistic Adults 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.

He identifies the aspects that impact on 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. What Works for Autistic Adults 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.

By: Luke Beardon
Imprint: Little Brown
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 168g
ISBN: 9781399804639
ISBN 10: 1399804634
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 11 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Luke Beardon is Senior Lecturer in Autism at Sheffield Hallam University. He has published widely on autism and is renowned and respected for his uniquely inclusive, celebratory approach to helping autistic people thrive in a neurotypical world. He works with government authorities to develop services and model best practice, in addition to being part of a research team, and has spoken at many national and international conferences on a variety of autism-related topics. He has won several awards for his work, including the National Autistic Society's Autism Professionals Award for achievement in 2016, and has won the Autism Hero Awards in two categories, including for Lifetime Achievement.

Reviews for What Works for Autistic Adults

This is an easily digestible distillation of how the world can be deliberately and fabulously shaped to make every adult autistic person's 'one life' the best it can possibly be. Words have the power to change minds and this book has the potential to change lives. A remarkable gift to the community. -- Chris Packham