Autism Anxiety

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.

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...

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!

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

High school isn’t easy—especially when anxiety, friendships, and big dreams are part of the mix. At ESSA High, a school where Emotional Support Stuffed Animals are the norm, Lacey finally feels like she belongs. With her best friends and Mako by her side, life seems pretty great! But with school camp and a much-anticipated wedding approaching, Lacey starts to feel like her bond with Jazzy and Sophie is slipping away. Suddenly, Lacey’s world feels more complicated than ever. When illness strikes, Lacey fears she’ll miss out on everything important and that her friendships might not ...

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.

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.

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 ...

What is it like to experience both Autism and ADHD? You’ve probably heard of Autism or ADHD by now. Often thought of as contradictory conditions, much of the discourse around both focuses on their neurological differences. But what about those diagnosed with both? Where do the two conditions...

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.

Do you know what vagus nerve is? Do you want to know how to do various vagus nerve exercises? In this audiobook we will discuss the following topics: About vagus nerve, origin of vagus nerve, where is the vagus nerve located, how to measure vagus nerve function, common symptoms of a malfunctioning vagus nerve, and many more!

If your child with autism spectrum disorder struggles with common symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, stimming, or gastrointestinal upset, you are not alone—and you are not powerless to help. This groundbreaking book offers the first personalized approach to help improve these disruptive symptoms through your child’s diet, supplying you with the information and resources you need to holistically help them thrive.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism -- From the creators of Finding Cooper's Voice, What Color is Monday?, and Tales of an Educated Debutante Kate Swenson...

This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do. This book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking...

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 ...

How do you make sense of worry? On the surface, anxiety and panic seem to make no sense at all. But if you dig a little deeper, you can understand why we need some anxiety to survive and how it can escalate to become a problem. And once you learn that it really does make sense, you can learn how...