{"product_id":"what-works-for-autistic-adults-paperback","title":"What Works for Autistic Adults - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuke Beardon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine a world where an autistic person is included, engaged and cherished for how they are; a world which changes for autistic people, rather than changing the person. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Works for Autistic Adults \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the conversation about inclusivity into the forefront and turns it on its head. Instead of modifying the autistic individual and making exceptions or special circumstances, Luke shows how the world can, should and must change to accommodate your needs or those of the autistic person you love, live or work with. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He identifies the aspects that impact on life most - partners, friends, work or college, and environment - and outlines the steps that can and should be taken by everyone involved to create an autism-friendly landscape and improve outcomes all round. Covering every setting, from social situations to office or other professional environments, and in all circumstances, Luke's book shows how no-one should have to struggle to exist within the parameters of a world they don't understand. \u003ci\u003eWhat Works for Autistic Adults \u003c\/i\u003ewill give you the dialogue, tools and starting points to involve every loved one, family member or colleague as advocates for a world where you, or any other autistic adult, can truly flourish.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Luke Beardon is Senior Lecturer in Autism at Sheffield Hallam University. He has published widely on autism and is renowned and respected for his uniquely inclusive, celebratory approach to helping autistic people thrive in a neurotypical world. He works with government authorities to develop services and model best practice, in addition to being part of a research team, and has spoken at many national and international conferences on a variety of autism-related topics. He has won several awards for his work, including the National Autistic Society's Autism Professionals Award for achievement in 2016, and has won the Autism Hero Awards in two categories, including for Lifetime Achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.43 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763900252448,"sku":"9781399804639","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/055c0c0b15d10e1a515963a4c9b35764.webp?v=1780241780","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-works-for-autistic-adults-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}