Avoiding Anxiety In Autistic Children Luke Beardon Book

Discover a practical, compassionate resource for families and professionals: Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing (Overcoming Common Problems) by Luke Beardon. Ideal for parents, carers, teachers and therapists, this paperback edition offers clear, evidence-informed guidance to reduce anxiety in autistic children from preschool years through adolescence. It’s an accessible, upbeat handbook that helps you understand what anxiety looks like in autistic young people and how to support their wellbeing at home, in school, and in the community.

Title in this Set: Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing (Overcoming Common Problems) by Luke Beardon
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529394764

Dr Luke Beardon brings academic rigour and practical experience to this children’s wellbeing book. As a Senior Lecturer with The Autism Centre at Sheffield Hallam University and a service coordinator with the National Autistic Society, Beardon combines research-based insight with real-world strategies. He emphasizes that autism is not behaviour, while recognizing that autistic people face specific risks for increased anxiety. This trusted approach makes the guide a valued addition to any autism book collection or parent resource shelf.

The book walks you through the types of anxiety autistic children commonly experience and offers step-by-step ways to prepare and support them in day-to-day situations:

• Preparing for school: Practical tips to ease transitions, manage separation worries, and monitor anxiety during school hours.
• Breaktime and social moments: Strategies to make playgrounds, lunchrooms and peer interactions less stressful.
• Eating at school and public settings: Advice for helping children feel comfortable eating away from home and coping with sensory or routine changes.
• Educational choices: Clear guidance on schooling options and how to advocate for appropriate support and adjustments.

Benefits at a glance:

• Written by an experienced, award-recognized academic in autism studies — trusted by parents and professionals.
• Practical, everyday approaches you can use immediately — ideal for bedtime reading or quick reference.
• Supports early learning and longer-term wellbeing — useful from preschool through teenage years.
• Compact paperback edition that fits easily into a classroom resource pack or family bookshelf.
• Suitable as a thoughtful gift for caregivers, special education teachers, or anyone building an autism resource library.

What sets this guide apart is its optimistic tone and clear focus on autistic wellbeing rather than pathologizing behaviour. The author’s background with The Autism Centre and the National Autistic Society adds authority and reassurance that strategies are grounded in both research and lived experience.

Whether you’re a parent facing school transitions for the first time, a teacher seeking classroom strategies, or a gift buyer looking for a supportive resource, this paperback edition of Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children is a practical, compassionate choice — a timeless keepsake for families and an essential title in any children’s series about neurodiversity and mental health.