Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

'A must-read!

For autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behaviour can be vital context for their defence.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) presents a unique challenge for professionals, whereby conventional therapy methods are often perceived as demands and met with opposition where they normally would have proven effective.

The transition from high school to adulthood is one of the most challenging times for young people on the autism spectrum.

The relationship between autism and eating disorders is often overlooked or misunderstood.

People with autism are at a higher risk of developing OCD, with research showing that up to 37% of young people with ASD also have comorbid OCD.

This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system.

'We don't just come out once.

It's not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if you're a teenager.

This is a book written to celebrate the humanity of people, and to share experiences of what brilliant care and support can look like for families with learning disabled or autistic children and adults.

Anxiety is a prevalent and often debilitating condition for individuals on the autism spectrum.

This highly practical book is an accessible and grounded handbook for addressing challenging behaviour in children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism.

The relationship between autism and PTSD has historically been neglected in research and understanding but impacts the lives of many.

When you see a problem go unsolved do you feel compelled to act?

The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship.

Twice exceptionality (2e) is not well understood.

This carefully written and explicitly illustrated book provides an explanation of menopause for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

Don't you wish there was a "e;magic"e; formula for activities and games that.

Have you ever wished there was a manual for parenting children on the autism spectrum?

In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism.

Yuki the snow monkey lives in Japan with his family and friends.

Eliza Fricker gets it.

Shamlal the Camel finds it almost impossible to do all the normal, everyday things that the other camels do.

Written by autistic trans people from around the world, this vital and intimate collection of personal essays reveals the struggles and joys of living at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender diversity.

LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK PRIZE'An essential guide' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES'This book is perfect' WENN LAWSON'One of the most important books in autism literature' CHARLOTTE AMELIA POE'Wonderfully diverse and vibrant' FOX FISHERIn this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality.

Parenting isn't easy, and parenting a child with a Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism can be challenging.

Setting out advice, research and personal reflections to inform professionals' daily practice and overall understanding of the lives and experiences of autistic transgender and non-binary people, this edited volume is an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to engage more with autistic transgender, non-binary or gender-variant people.

Are you living away from home for the first time, graduating from school or perhaps getting a new job?

This honest, to-the-point guide illuminates the experience of young Autistic girls and explores the situations they can easily fall victim to.

"e;There are so many things I wish I could have told my parents when I was a child, but back then I did not have the words.

An essential guide for any professionals working with autistic children and young adults, this book provides expert insights which need to be considered by professionals, parents and autistic people alike.

'This book isn't a memoir.

Being a teen or tween is tough for anyone.

This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times.

When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles.

People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal milk).

This book is ideal for parents and carers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 2 - 9 (and potentially older depending on developmental level), who are looking for guidance and proactive behavioural strategies in managing tantrums and meltdowns.

This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety.

FRIEND is a social, communication and play-based program to help school-aged children with social challenges.

Providing expert yet accessible guidance to parents of young autistic people who are going to college, this book helps parents support their child from application through to graduation.

"e;So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term.

Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system.

Fiacre Ryan's story to this point is utterly compelling.

Getting through autistic adulthood takes guts.

A mother's fight for her children.

Clear and engaging, this book offers a refreshing positive psychology approach to mental health and autism.

There is a distinct lack of art therapy literature on working with adults with autism spectrum disorders, and this book combats this dearth by looking at the theory and practice of working with this client group.

This ground-breaking book about sexuality speaks to women on the autism spectrum in fresh new ways, opening doors to discussion, and blowing the lid off taboo subjects.

This ground-breaking book foregrounds the voices of autistic trans people as they speak candidly about how their autism and gender identity intersects and the impact this has on their life.

Interventions and educational approaches for children with autism spectrum disorders have developed in response to the different models for how autism has been constructed and understood.