The partner's guide to Asperger syndrome

By: Moreno, Susan.

Contributor(s): Wheeler, Marci | Parkinson, Kealah.

Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2012Description: 254 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781849058780.Subject(s): BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS

| PARENTING

| ADDICTION

Contents:

Foreword by Tony Attwood Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Internal Issues for Non-spectrum Partners 2. Communication Differences 3. Social Skills Differences 4. Sensory Processing Differences 5. Executive Function Skills and Challenges 6. Coping with Stress 7. Parenting 8. ASD and Illegal Behaviors 9. Positive ASD Qualities vs. Negative Experiences 10. Successful Partnerships 11. Meeting the Needs of the NS Partner 12. Final Thoughts Addendum Recommended Reading References. Important Contacts Index

Summary: "Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often have difficulties acquiring relationship skills due to the defining characteristics of the syndrome, experiences with peers during childhood and adolescence, and the expectations of their partners. However, an increasing number do go on to achieve happy and successful long-term relationships with non-spectrum (NS) partners. This supportive book will give NS partners a better understanding of NS/AS relationships, and of what other NS partners have found to be helpful in terms of better understanding themselves and their partners, and enriching their relationships. Drawing on their experience of being in long-term relationships with AS partners, and interviews with over 100 others in the same situation, the authors explore the key differences which may impact upon AS/NS relationships, such as communication, social skills, and sensory issues, and offer tried-and-tested advice on how to surmount difficulties and make things work." - BOOK JACKET

List(s) this item appears in: Healthy relationships for all ages May 2022

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"Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often have difficulties acquiring relationship skills due to the defining characteristics of the syndrome, experiences with peers during childhood and adolescence, and the expectations of their partners. However, an increasing number do go on to achieve happy and successful long-term relationships with non-spectrum (NS) partners. This supportive book will give NS partners a better understanding of NS/AS relationships, and of what other NS partners have found to be helpful in terms of better understanding themselves and their partners, and enriching their relationships. Drawing on their experience of being in long-term relationships with AS partners, and interviews with over 100 others in the same situation, the authors explore the key differences which may impact upon AS/NS relationships, such as communication, social skills, and sensory issues, and offer tried-and-tested advice on how to surmount difficulties and make things work." - BOOK JACKET

Foreword by Tony Attwood
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Internal Issues for Non-spectrum Partners
2. Communication Differences
3. Social Skills Differences
4. Sensory Processing Differences
5. Executive Function Skills and Challenges
6. Coping with Stress
7. Parenting
8. ASD and Illegal Behaviors
9. Positive ASD Qualities vs. Negative Experiences
10. Successful Partnerships
11. Meeting the Needs of the NS Partner
12. Final Thoughts
Addendum
Recommended Reading
References. Important
Contacts
Index

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