When Work Goes Wrong, Why You’re Not the Problem, and How to Build a Life That Fits Your Neurology
NEW BOOK RELEASE: Autism, Work, and the Reality of Coping
I am delighted to announce the publication of my newest title,
Autism, Work, and the Reality of Coping — now available on Amazon:
👉 https://amzn.to/4rpteZY
This book is the latest in my Neuro Books series, written for autistic and neurodivergent adults navigating a world that was not designed with their nervous systems in mind. It is also written for employers who want to understand and support autistic staff but don’t know where to begin.
If you have ever felt broken by work, confused by your reactions, or unable to “keep up” no matter how hard you try, this book is for you.
If you are an employer trying to build a more inclusive, humane, and productive workplace, it is for you as well.
Why I Wrote This Book
Autistic adults have been expected to cope silently for generations:
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coping with noise and sensory overwhelm
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coping with unclear expectations
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coping with social pressure
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coping with open-plan offices
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coping with interruptions, meetings, and ambiguity
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coping with masking until the mask collapses
The cost of that coping is burnout, shutdown, lost confidence, and identity erosion.
Most autistic adults have never been given a framework that explains why work has always been so hard — even when they are highly skilled, intelligent, and motivated.
This book provides that framework.
It maps out the physiological, emotional, and practical realities behind autistic exhaustion and gives readers the language needed to make sense of their past and reshape their future.
What the Book Covers
Inside you’ll find clear, compassionate chapters on:
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the autistic worker’s nervous system
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why burnout happens (and why it isn’t your fault)
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shutdown, overwhelm, and the psychology of coping
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the hidden cost of masking at work
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workplace mismatch and how to recognise it
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recovering from long-term burnout
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designing a life that fits your pacing and neurology
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occupations that actually work for autistic minds
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the environments that create harm — and why
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practical strategies for building a sustainable future
This is not a book about changing autistic people.
It is a book about understanding them — and building environments where they don’t have to disappear themselves to survive.
For Employers, Managers, and HR Professionals
The book also serves as a clear, humane guide for employers who want to build more supportive teams.
It offers:
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practical adjustments that actually work
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insights into autistic communication styles
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explanations of shutdown and burnout from the inside
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advice on pacing, routine, and sensory environments
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real-world examples of workplace mismatch
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an honest look at why traditional systems fail autistic workers
Many employers want to help but don’t know how.
This book shows them.
If you are a manager, team leader, educator, or policymaker, this book will change the way you understand your neurodiverse staff — and improve the wellbeing and retention of the people you work with.
Who This Book Is For
✔ autistic adults (diagnosed, self-identified, late-discovered)
✔ neurodivergent workers in burnout or recovery
✔ anyone who has ever struggled to “cope” at work
✔ employers, HR teams, managers, and leaders
✔ family members who want to understand what’s really going on
✔ clinicians and support workers looking for lived-experience insight
It is not a medical manual.
It is a human manual — for people who were never given one.
Why This Book Matters Now
Post-pandemic exhaustion.
Rising burnout across industries.
A new generation of autistic adults recognising themselves for the first time.
Workplaces struggling to retain talented neurodiverse staff.
People shutting down and not knowing why.
This book gives words, structure, and truth to experiences that were previously invisible.
It tells autistic adults:
You were never the problem.
It tells employers:
You can do better — and here’s how.
Get Your Copy
Autism, Work, and the Reality of Coping is now available on Amazon:
👉 https://amzn.to/4rpteZY
If the book resonates with you, a review on Amazon is deeply appreciated — it helps this work reach the people who need it most.
The Neuro Books Series
This title is part of my Neuro Books series — a growing collection of accessible, compassionate resources for autistic and neurodivergent adults, and the organisations that support them.
More titles will be announced soon.