Aspergers in Love

Author: Maxine C. Aston
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 9781843101154
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Comparing both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples, the author tackles issues such as attraction, trust, communication, sex and intimacy, and parenting.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Tony Attwood
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843104954
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
A guide to Asperger's syndrome describes what it is and how it is diagnosed, along with information on such topics as bullying, emotions, language, movement, cognitive ability, and long-term relationships.

Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story

Author: Sarah Hendrickx
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1846426626
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 143

Book Description
Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour. When Sarah and Keith met in 2003 neither knew much about Asperger Syndrome. Sarah thought Keith was `weird' and couldn't work out why; and Keith thought Sarah was obsessed with diagnosing him with something-or-other. Difficulties ensued that brought the relationship to an end. Slowly, however, they each built up their knowledge of AS and in the meantime developed a mutual understanding, mutual acceptance and a desire to be together again. This personal account is supplemented with professional knowledge and anecdotes gained from Sarah's work with adults with AS - a career which started as a result of her experiences with Keith. She swears that she didn't take her work home with her! It is inspiring reading for couples in Asperger relationships as well as for counselling professionals.

The Asperger Couple's Workbook

Author: Maxine C. Aston
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843102536
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Aston has created this workbook to help couples where one partner has AS. With candid advice, activities and worksheets, she explores a variety of approaches. She identifies specific issues, such verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socializing and parenting, and comes up with simple and effective ways of addressing these issues.

Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality

Author: Isabelle Henault
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1846422353
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Playing the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? What help can be given if a man with AS oversteps the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal with intimacy and communication in sexual relationships? In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Hénault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will prove indispensable to parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with AS themselves.

Loving Someone with Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Cindy Ariel
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608820793
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
If you’re in a relationship with someone who has Asperger’s syndrome, it’s likely that your partner sometimes seems cold and insensitive. Other times, he or she may have emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. And in those moments when you can’t understand each other at all, you both feel fed up, frustrated, and confused. The behavior of people with Asperger’s can be hard to understand and easy to misinterpret, which is why it’s so important to learn more about your partner’s condition. The tools presented in Loving Someone with Asperger’s Syndrome will help you build intimacy and improve the way you and your partner communicate. Filled with assessments and exercises for both you and your partner, this book will help you forge a deeper, more fulfilling relationship. This book will teach you how to: • Understand the effect of Asperger’s syndrome on your partner • Practice effective communication skills • Constructively work through frustrations and fights • Establish relationship ground rules to help you fulfill each others’ needs

22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Rudy Simone
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849058032
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
This book looks at 22 common traits that women may discover when they are dating, living with or married to a man with Asperger's Syndrome. Simone explores Asperger's relationships with honesty and understanding, drawing on research and personal experience to inform and advise women with AS partners.

A Guide to Your Aspie

Author: Amanda J Harrington
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0244825343
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
This funny and insightful book covers the most fundamental and awkward elements of Aspergers, from both the aspie and non-aspie side of life. The effects of childhood experiences, dealings with other people, how non-aspies can help, how to cope with stress and responsibility, all of these and much more are covered. The sections cluster around general themes, so either settle down with the whole book or dip in and out. And at the very end are some fun chapters, including A Guide to your Aspie and Aspie Apocalypse. This book is part of a series, along with How to Talk to Your Aspie and Aspies Hate Christmas. This is the large print edition of the book.

Connecting with Your Asperger Partner

Author: Louise Weston
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849051305
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Drawing on her experience of being married to a man with AS, Weston shows that the road to intimacy begins with letting go of expectations and looking after your own emotional needs. She provides strategies for connecting with your AS partner, tips for coping with hurtful words and meltdowns, and finding further sources of help and support.

Asperger Meets Girl

Author: Jonathan Griffiths
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1846427568
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Men with Asperger's Syndrome, young and old, experience difficulty with social interaction, which can be a stumbling block when it comes to getting a girlfriend. Here is a book that demystifies the enigma of 'relationships' by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms (some of them mathematical, naturally). Asperger Meets Girl provides hope for all hopeless wooers by offering a choice of three interrelated abstract models for understanding boy-girl relationships. And, to make life easier, these models are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives valuable practical tips for maximising one's chances of successfully developing a relationship, such as how to start a conversation without scaring the other person off, avoiding the inclination to stare and understanding the concept of 'personal space'. Serious, and seriously funny, this book will help bring happy endings to Asperger boys and make them laugh in the process.