The Partner's Guide to Asperger Syndrome

Susan J. Moreno, Marci Wheeler and Kealah Parkinson
Foreword by Tony Attwood

Paperback: £13.99 / $19.95

2011, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-878-0, BIC 2: VFVG

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Foreword: Relationship Problems of Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Tony Attwood. Acknowledgments. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Internal Issues for Non-Spectrum Partners. 3. Communication Differences. 4. Social Skills Differences. 5. Sensory Processing Differences. 6. Executive Function Skills and Challenges. 7. Coping with Stress. 8. Parenting. 9. ASD and Illegal Behaviors. 10. Positive ASD Qualities vs. Negative Experiences. 11. Successful Partnerships. 12. Meeting the Needs of the NS Partner. 13. Final Thoughts. Appendix I: Ten Considerations for Non-Spectrum Partners. Appendix II: Advice from NS Spouses for Family and Friends. Appendix III: Couples Profiles. Useful Resources. Bibliography. Index.

Author information

• Susan J. Moreno
• Marci Wheeler
• Kealah Parkinson

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords

• ADHD,
• adults,
• alexithymia,
• anxiety,
• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• autobiography,
• bullying,
• communication,
• counselling,
• depression,
• families,
• high functioning autism,
• mental health,
• parenting,
• relationships,
• resilience,
• self esteem,
• sexuality,
• social skills

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