The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum

Aston, Maxine

ISBN 10: 1849054983 / ISBN 13: 9781849054980

Editore: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00106252578

Riassunto:

Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome (AS) or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your AS partner. The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome was the first book ever published for partners in an Asperger relationship. In this updated second edition. Maxine Aston draws on over a decade of experience working with couples affected by Asperger Syndrome. Full of bite-size information and advice, the book explains Asperger Syndrome, discusses whether or not seeking an autism diagnosis will help, and offers simple strategies for coping with a range of relationship challenges including communication, social, and intimacy difficulties.

Informazioni sull'autore: Maxine Aston is a qualified counsellor, trainer and supervisor specialising in Asperger syndrome. She has worked with almost two thousand clients with Asperger syndrome, and runs workshops for therapists and professionals who come into contact with adolescents or adults with Asperger syndrome. Maxine also offers assessments for clients who suspect they may be on the autism spectrum. She has an MSc in Health Psychology and is the author of Asperger's in Love , The Asperger Couple's Workbook and What Men with Asperger Syndrome Want to Know About Women, Dating and Relationships, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, and lives in Coventry, UK.

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Titolo: The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism ...
Casa editrice: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Data di pubblicazione: 2014
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: seconda edizione