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, practical handbook by autism specialist Dr Luke Beardon, written for parents, carers and professionals supporting autistic children from preschool age through to the teenage years. Rather than treating anxiety as an inevitable part of autism, Beardon offers upbeat, evidence-informed strategies that help families understand triggers and build genuine wellbeing at home, at school and in the wider community, making this an essential addition to any parenting or autism support shelf.

About the Book
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges facing autistic children, and this guide helps parents recognise it early and respond constructively. Dr Beardon begins from the position that autism itself is not a behavioural problem, but that autistic children face a heightened risk of anxiety navigating a world often designed around neurotypical expectations. Across clearly structured chapters, he walks readers through the everyday situations most likely to provoke stress: starting and settling into school, coping with unstructured social time such as breaks and lunch, managing sensory or routine challenges around eating away from home, and making informed choices about education and support. Each section combines accessible explanation with concrete, realistic strategies that parents and teachers can put into practice immediately, 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 managed. As part of the respected Overcoming Common Problems series from Sheldon Press, the book sits alongside other trusted, jargon-free self-help guides, and benefits from Beardon's dual perspective as both academic researcher and practitioner who has worked directly with autistic children and families for many years.

• Written by a leading autism academic with decades of research and practical experience.
• Covers the full age range from preschool through to adolescence in one compact guide.
• Practical, ready-to-use strategies for school, social situations and daily routines.
• Optimistic, wellbeing-focused approach rather than a purely clinical or pathologising tone.
• Ideal for parents, carers, teachers and therapists 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 world-renowned Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, and has worked in the field of autism for over two decades. He has also 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, of which this guide is among his most practical and accessible.

Why You'll Love This Guide
Clear, compassionate and genuinely useful, this book replaces vague reassurance with concrete strategies you can start using today, helping your autistic child feel calmer, safer and better understood at every stage of childhood.

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