Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children by Luke Beardon - Autism Parenting Guide - Paperback

Details
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529394764
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Series: Overcoming Common Problems

Overview
Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing is a warm, upbeat paperback from autism specialist Dr Luke Beardon, written for parents, carers and professionals supporting autistic children from preschool age right through to the teenage years. Rather than treating anxiety as an unavoidable part of autism, Beardon offers optimistic, evidence-informed strategies that help families understand triggers and build genuine, lasting wellbeing at home, at school and in the wider community, making this a valuable addition to any parenting, SEN or wellbeing bookshelf for busy families and educators alike.

About the Book
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges facing autistic children, and this guide helps parents and carers recognise it early and respond constructively rather than reactively. Dr Beardon starts from the position that autism itself is not a behavioural problem, but that autistic children face a heightened risk of anxiety navigating a world largely designed around neurotypical expectations. Across clearly structured, jargon-free chapters, he covers the everyday situations most likely to provoke stress: starting and settling into school, coping with unstructured social time such as breaktimes and lunch, managing sensory or routine challenges around eating away from home, and making informed choices about education and support as children grow older and encounter new social and educational demands. Each section combines accessible explanation with concrete, realistic strategies that parents, carers and teachers can put into practice immediately at home or in the classroom, without needing specialist training. The tone is deliberately optimistic and solutions-focused, reflecting Beardon's belief that with the right understanding, anxiety can be significantly reduced rather than simply endured. As part of the trusted Overcoming Common Problems series from Sheldon Press, this compact guide benefits from Beardon's dual perspective as both academic researcher and practitioner who has worked directly with autistic children, families and schools for over two decades, giving the guidance an unusual blend of academic rigour and lived, practical experience.

• Written by a leading autism academic with decades of research and practical experience.
• Covers the full age range from preschool through to adolescence.
• Practical, ready-to-use strategies for school and everyday routines.
• Optimistic, wellbeing-focused approach rather than a purely clinical tone.
• Ideal for parents, carers and teachers alike, not just specialists.
• Compact paperback format that's easy to keep to hand for quick reference.

About the Author
Dr Luke Beardon is a Senior Lecturer in Autism at the Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, and has worked in the field of autism for over two decades. He has served as a service coordinator with the National Autistic Society and consults widely with schools, families and organisations on autism understanding and support. Known for his clear, non-judgemental writing style and his firm belief that autism is not a behaviour to be corrected, Beardon has authored several widely respected books for parents and professionals.

Why You'll Love This Guide
Clear, compassionate and genuinely useful, this book replaces vague reassurance with concrete, tested strategies you can start using today. It helps your autistic child feel calmer, safer and better understood at every stage of childhood, from the first day of school right through to the challenges of the teenage years.

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