Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Understanding Autistic Relationships Across the Lifespan by Felicity Sedgewick, Sarah Douglas This volume is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age. This much-needed book combines the latest research findings with first-hand accounts to offer insight into the relationships of autistic people and how they differ to those of non-autistic people in a range of ways. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan is an accessible overview of autistic relationships from the early years through to old age. This much-needed book combines the latest research findings with first-hand accounts to offer insight into the relationships of autistic people and how they differ to those of non-autistic people in a range of ways. Felicity Sedgewick and Sarah Douglas delve into lifes stages and their challenges, revealing how navigating relationships can lead to misunderstandings, rejection, and trauma – but also to genuine connection, support, and joy. Illustrated throughout with extracts from interviews, and with extended narratives from Sarah, it explores key topics including relationships in the early years, childhood friendships, teenage friendships and romance, adult romantic and sexual relationships, LGBTQ+ relationships, finding community, family relationships, and issues in the later stages of life. The authors explore a wide range of emotions and life situations, examining the social world of autistic people and the strategies they use to navigate it.Understanding Autistic Relationship Across the Lifespan offers practical recommendations for both autistic and non-autistic people on how to have the healthiest and most satisfying relationships possible. It is essential reading for all those working with autistic people and studying autism, as well as autistic individuals and those close to them. Author Biography Felicity Sedgewick is Lecturer in Psychology of Education at the University of Bristol, with a research specialism in the relationships of autistic women, girls, and non-binary people. She has worked with autistic people in a variety of settings, with these experiences driving her research interests and helping shape her desire to do work with a positive real-world impact. Sarah Douglas is an autism study advisor who hascontributed to much-needed areas of research such as education, self-harm, suicidality, anxiety, intimate partner violence and sexual assault. She is also currently volunteering for SARSAS, supporting survivors of all genders, and is a member of their Autism and ID Advisory Group. Table of Contents AcknowledgementsPreface1: Introduction 2: First Steps - Relationships in the early years 3: Moving On Up - Childhood friendships 4: Big School - adolescent friendships 5: Teenage Dreams - adolescent dating6: With A Little Help From My Friends - adult friendships and finding community7: Well, Hello There - sexual and romantic relationships in adulthood8: A Family Affair - adult families9: Getting Older - older adulthood10: Toxic - Problematic relationships and victimisation11: Tips and tricks for good relationships with autistic people12: ConclusionRecommended Reading ListReferences Details ISBN0367491036 Author Sarah Douglas Short Title Understanding Autistic Relationships Across the Lifespan Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0367491036 ISBN-13 9780367491031 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-04-05 Subtitle Family, Friends, Lovers and Others Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd UK Release Date 2023-04-05 Pages 254 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-04-05 NZ Release Date 2023-04-05 Alternative 9780367491017 DEWEY 362.19685882 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:141598858;
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