Comprised of the accounts of twelve heterosexual couples in which the man is on the Autism Spectrum, this book invites both partners to discuss their own perspectives of different key issues, including anxiety, empathy, employment and socialising. Autism expert Tony Attwood contributes a commentary and a question and answer section for each of the twelve accounts.The first book of its kind to provide perspectives from both sides of a relationship on a variety of different topics, Neurodiverse Relationships is the perfect companion for couples in neurodiverse relationships who are trying to understand one another better.
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This book shines a light on both partners' experiences in neurodiverse relationships, helping couples try to negotiate what it means to be 'different together'. Each of the twelve couples included in the book navigate through a specific key issue, which is followed by a commentary by Tony Attwood.
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Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Asperger's and anxiety. 2. Asperger's and change. 3. Asperger's and communication. 4. Asperger's and diagnosis. 5. Asperger's and empathy. 6. Asperger's and employment. 7. Asperger's and family occasions. 8. Asperger's and finances. 9. Asperger's and intimacy. 10. Asperger's and meltdowns. 11. Asperger's and parenting. 12. Asperger's and socialising.
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This is a revolutionary book: it looks at each issue from the point of view of both AS and NT partners. So both gain, even more with Tony Attwood's comments. It is really really helpful.
Twelve couples share their experiences including the challenges and benefits autism can bring to a relationship

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781787750289
Publisert
2019-07-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Redaktør
Foreword by

Om bidragsyterne

Joanna Pike is the founder and director of Different Together, a UK community for the partners of adults affected by Asperger's Syndrome (AS). She lives in Devon, UK.