num_pages: 128
description: Autism is still persistently viewed as a disorder or impairment but this concept needs to be challenged. Written by a university lecturer with several years experience in the field this helpful book presents an up-to-date overview of autism and Asperger syndrome. Dr Luke Beardon comments on the realities of adult life including further and higher education employment dating and parenthood. Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults is written for autistic people their families and friends and all professionals interested in autism. Topics include: terminology and whats preferred common myths and stereotypes diagnosis and related issues tips for undiagnosed adults  understanding the impact of autism on the individual sensory issues how an autistic person can manage the transition into adulthood friendships and intimate relationships the criminal justice system  what happens when autistic people break the lawIn this sensitive and insightful book Dr Luke Beardon asserts that there are many hugely intelligent empathic kind caring loyal and skilled autistic individuals  so its time to treat them as such.
language: English
title: Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults
publisher: Sheldon Press