{"product_id":"sensory-issues-adults-heffernan-paperback","title":"Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder — Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eSensory experiences that others move through without much thought can be genuinely demanding for autistic adults — and the environments where those demands show up most are often the ones that matter most: the workplace, college, home, public spaces, and increasingly, digital environments. \u003cem\u003eSensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder\u003c\/em\u003e by Diarmuid Heffernan is a 192-page paperback written specifically for autistic adults navigating sensory differences in everyday life. It covers how the senses work, how sensory systems can function differently for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the specific challenges that can arise across a range of environments and situations. The book guides readers through developing a personalized sensory plan — a practical, self-directed tool for identifying and approaching the sensory situations that occur most frequently in many lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry this at EOWD because adult-focused sensory resources that center the autistic adult's own experience and self-advocacy — rather than caregiver management or clinical intervention — are still underrepresented on most shelves. Diarmuid Heffernan is an ASD consultant and lecturer at University College Cork, where he contributed to the development of the Diploma in Disability Studies and the Certificate in Autism Spectrum Studies. That combination of advocacy experience and academic grounding shapes a resource that is practical, accessible, and written for the adult reader who wants to understand their own sensory experience and develop approaches that work in their actual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book supports sensory-awareness learning, adult self-understanding, self-advocacy conversations, caregiver-family education, and informed discussion with qualified professionals. It is not intended to treat sensory issues, fix sensory processing, prevent meltdowns, guarantee calm, improve behavior, replace occupational therapy, or replace medical guidance. Each autistic adult has an individual sensory profile, communication style, environment, support needs, and lived experience that no single book can fully represent. Sensory needs can vary widely by person, environment, stress level, health status, and daily capacity. This book should not replace occupational therapy, medical advice, mental-health support, workplace accommodations guidance, or individualized professional care. Readers and caregivers should seek qualified support when sensory challenges affect safety, eating, sleep, work, relationships, emotional well-being, daily routines, or quality of life. Always consult qualified professionals for therapeutic, medical, or diagnostic decisions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the adult sensory resource written for the environments that many autistic adults navigate most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diarmuid Heffernan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-849056-61-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.3×13.7 cm (8.4×5.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult autism, sensory issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, self-advocacy, sensory planning, workplace, and daily living support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel\/SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781849056618\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-849056-61-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor\/Supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Books by splitShops (via Shopify Collective)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49901738295525,"sku":"9781849056618","price":37.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7279\/5365\/files\/sensory-issues-adults-autism-heffernan-paperback-booksbyshopify-eowd.webp?v=1786389172","url":"https:\/\/eowdautismliving.com\/products\/sensory-issues-adults-heffernan-paperback","provider":"EOWD Autism Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}