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Aspergers in Love Christopher Slater-Walker

Aspergers in Love By Christopher Slater-Walker

Aspergers in Love by Christopher Slater-Walker


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Summary

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.

Aspergers in Love Summary

Aspergers in Love by Christopher Slater-Walker

Asperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that people with AS can and do have full and intimate relationships. Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental 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. Drawing on her extensive research and established career as a Relate counsellor, Maxine Aston has produced a much-needed analysis of intimate relationships where one adult has AS and this book is a must for all those with AS and their partners, as well as for friends, family and counsellors.

Aspergers in Love Reviews

Aspergers in Love focuses the reader's attention on an important set of issues relating to intimate relationships and disability, and offers promise for therapeutic approaches that target the needs of these individuals throughout the lifespan. -- Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy
This challenging and fascinating reader dispels myths and assumptions about the ability of people with Asperger to form and maintain loving relationships... Numerous relationship issues examined by Aston and those who were interviewed, including the many difficulties which both partners may face. At the same time there is a wealth of practical information about how couples can address and overcome problems. As there is an increasing number of people with Asperger, and as more and more reach adulthood and seek relationships and have children, this is becoming an important topic. -- Care & Health Magazine
Maxine Aston is the only professional currently working as counsellor and researcher in the field of relationships in which one partner has Asperger syndrome, and so she is uniquely placed to write this book... not only does she make clear the difficulties that both partners in such a relationship experience, she also suggests strategies for dealing with them... read this book and breathe a sigh of relief that there really is someone who does understand the impact of Asperger syndrome on both partners in a mixed marriage. -- from the Foreword by Gisela and Chris Slater-Walker

About Christopher Slater-Walker

Maxine Aston is a qualified counsellor and supervisor and presents Asperger Syndrome awareness workshops to counsellors and professionals who may encounter clients affected by AS. She also runs workshops and support groups for partners and parents that live with a person with AS. Maxine has an MSc in Health Psychology and is the author of The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (NAS) and Aspergers in Love (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). She is a regular speaker at National and International ASD conferences.

Table of Contents

Foreword, Gisela and Chris Slater-Walker.. Terminology. Introduction. 1. Attraction. 2. Shared interests. 3. Trust. 4. Being Valued. 5. Understanding. 6. Self-disclosure 7. Communication. 8. The Asperger side of Communication. 9. The Unspoken Word. 10. Social scenes. 11. Routines, rules and boundaries. 12.The Asperger Parent. 13. The Sexual side of Asperger syndrome. 14. Infidelity. 15. Sexuality and Aspergers. 16. Verbal abuse and Aspergers. 17. Domestic Violence. 18. Aspergers and Awareness. 19. Diagnosis. 20. Mental and Physical health and Aspergers. 21. Counseling and Aspergers. 22. Women and Aspergers. 23. Disadvantages of Aspergers. 24. Benefit of Aspergers. Conclusion. Frequently Asked Questions. References.

Additional information

GOR001239520
9781843101154
1843101157
Aspergers in Love by Christopher Slater-Walker
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
20030314
240
N/A
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