Autism Anxiety

Do you feel like your love burns too bright, like you're always "too much" for this neurotypical world? Does every unanswered text send you spiraling, wondering if they'll realize you're exhausting and leave? Are you tired of performing neurotypicality in your relationships—terrified that if they see your real, chaotic neurodivergent self, the love will disappear? If you're neurodivergent, love doesn't feel like the gentle river in pastel self-help books. It feels like being physically struck in the chest every time someone doesn't text back—craving connection while every small comment ...

Sarah Kurchak is autistic. She hasn’t let that get in the way of pursuing her dream to become a writer, or to find love, but she has let it get in the way of being in the same room with someone chewing food loudly and of cleaning her bathroom sink. In I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder, Kurchak examines the Byzantine steps she took to become “an autistic success story”, how the process almost ruined her life, and how she is now trying to recover.

According to the WHO, around 15 to 20 percent of the population is neurodivergent. In abnormal psychology, neurodiversity is characterized by an individual with variation in basic brain functioning and cognition, for instance, in social situations, learning, etc. This book uses dialectical behavior therapy, which deals with individuals with intense reactions to emotions. It helps you cope with difficult emotions and makes your life easier. This DBT manual will rejuvenate your life by making you happier and less prone to anxiety and will help you take charge of your neurodiversity!

Unlock lasting healing through the power of the vagus nerve—the bestselling guide to understanding how vagus nerve dysfunction and trauma impact inflammation, emotional health, autoimmune disease, and more With practical exercises and body-based tools for regulating your nervous system...

Are You Tired of Feeling Like Everyone Else Got the Rulebook But You? The neurotypical social world can feel chaotic, unpredictable, and exhausting. If you have High-Functioning Autism and constantly feel confused, depleted, or isolated by social interactions, you are not broken—you are simply speaking a different language. Stop trying to "fix" yourself and start learning the system. This is the practical, analytical field manual you’ve been waiting for. It reframes social skills not as an intuitive talent you're missing, but as a set of rules, patterns, and flowcharts designed ...

One of the biggest challenges if you are an autistic adult (or suspect you might be) is navigating the situations that to the predominantly neurotypical population might appear completely benign but cause you huge stress, anxiety and worry. At work, at university, in social situations, in friendships, relationships, in shops, in unfamiliar environments - there are a wealth of things that can make you feel overwhelmed if the world is full of things that you feel nobody else notices but that cause you huge distress.

An unlikely self-love story between a broken girl and her strange brain. Using a refreshing, unexpected, and clever combination of self-deprecation and profound insightfulness, Cindy Robinson shares the story of how her ADHD, OCD, and childhood trauma aided both in her downfall as well as her ultimate triumph. Her humorous and heartfelt vignettes invite you to walk alongside her as she attempts to prove she’s “normal” (and fails repeatedly). Determined not to give up on herself, she ultimately finds solace in a surprising place... her strangeness. Witness her artfully blossom from ...

Are you looking for real-world strategies to handle sensory overload or social anxiety as an adult on the spectrum? Do you wish someone would finally explain executive function, workplace hurdles, and independent living in a way that makes sense for you? If so, The Adult Autism Companion is for you. This empowering audiobook offers an evidence-based roadmap to understanding autism in adulthood, mastering daily challenges, and cultivating self-acceptance—delivered with clarity, compassion, and authenticity.

Finally, a guide that actually understands how your autistic brain works. You've tried the productivity hacks. The relationship advice. The self-help books that promise everything and deliver nothing that works for YOUR brain. You've masked until you burned out. Pushed through until you crashed. Wondered why strategies that work for everyone else leave you exhausted and overwhelmed. You're not broken. You've just been using the wrong manual. This isn't another book written by someone who doesn't get it. Four complete books in one, with over 400 practical, autism-specific strategies covering...

Stop the Power Struggles and Start Connecting: The Essential Guide to Raising a PDA Child What if your child isn’t being "difficult"—but is actually in a state of survival? If traditional parenting advice like rewards, charts, and consequences only seems to make things worse, you aren't doing it wrong—you’re likely raising a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). For a child with the PDA profile of Autism, a simple request can feel like a direct threat to their safety. In Unlocking PDA, education leader and neuro-affirming author Geraldine Doornkamp provides a compassionate...

Adults with Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may find social engagement to be extremely stressful, but "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" provides a glimmer of hope. Recognizing the particular obstacles that people with Asperger's Syndrome and ASD must overcome, Dr. Jordan provides specific techniques. To assist listeners in using these tactics in their everyday lives, "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" includes practice scenarios, anecdotes, and real-world examples in addition to these ideas.

If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you alone can explain the daily challenges you're facing. You may believe you are doing everything possible to assist your child, but it is still difficult to get them the right support they need. Should we talk about your everyday emotional rollercoaster or fear of the unknown? Don’t be troubled! There are a number of interventions that can improve symptoms and help your child with ASD lead a happy and productive life. We will unravel and walk you through early diagnosis, early interventions, and proven strategies and support, your...

Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life’s awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book. Elyse brings her trademark style to the audiobook edition through her candid, conversational delivery—equal parts humor, vulnerability, and self-awareness...

The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 4-week plan to achieve optimum health. In Grain Brain, renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, exposes a finding that's been buried in the medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your...

Stop Trying to "Just Breathe." Your Nervous System Needs a Different Map. Traditional mindfulness was designed for neurotypical brains. This guide was designed for you. If you are an autistic adult, you know the cycle all too well: the creeping tension of sensory buildup, the frantic blur of a meltdown, or the heavy, suffocating "stone-man" feeling of a total shutdown. You’ve likely been told to "meditate" or "calm down," only to find that focusing on your breath makes you more anxious, not less. You aren't failing at mindfulness. You’re simply using a tool that wasn't built for your ...

Cole Soprano's autism doesn't usually keep him down. Freshly graduated from Rochester Technic, he's been awarded an exclusive internship at Transco Enterprises, the mysterious company that's the talk of the town due to their secrecy and strict non-disclosure agreements. His social anxiety issues do wreak havoc on his love life, however, and as he turns a new page with his new job, he's hoping that will change as well. Little does he know just how much things are about to change. On the work front, he's faced with being Transco's second intern and considering no one has heard from Tran ...

Ditch the stigma, celebrate your identity, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more. When you’re autistic, it can be tough to prioritize...

The Ultimate Handbook for Success on the Spectrum – Written by and for Autistic People! I feel like everyone else got a handbook with all the answers, and I never got my copy. This is a common thought among autistic people, because society is built with neurotypical people in mind—but that...

A neurodiverse twelve-year-old girl is shown an amazing new technology that gives her another chance to talk to the best friend she lost. But she soon discovers the corporation behind the science hides dark secrets that only she can expose in this heartwarming and heroic sophomore novel from the...

The exciting adventures of the ESSA High students continue in book two! With her 12th birthday coming up, Jazzy doesn't feel much like celebrating. Not only has something awful happened to her ESSA, Bean, but she can't seem to make her mum understand why it matters so much to her. Her friends rally around her, but without the support of her mum, she struggles to cope. Eventually, her increasing anxiety gets the better of her, leading to a serious incident. Will things ever get better for Jazzy? "I love my parents. They try to understand me and how I am ‘different’ from my brother. But ...