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Rather than framing autism itself as the problem, Dr Beardon reframes anxiety as a natural and understandable response to an environment that was not designed with autistic minds in mind. Featured on the BBC documentary Inside Our Autistic Minds with Chris Packham, this book has been praised as essential reading, including being called 'a must-read' by autism advocate Kieran Rose. Beardon offers clear, actionable guidance and mission statements for reducing anxiety, alongside insight for partners, employers, friends and family members who want to better understand and support the autistic people in their lives. The tone throughout is optimistic and empowering rather than clinical, treating autistic experience as valid and worthy of accommodation rather than correction. 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