Bibliograph

The partner's guide to asperger syndrome, Susan Moreno, Marci Wheeler, and Kealah Parkinson ; foreword by Tony Attwood

Type

Label

The partner's guide to asperger syndrome, Susan Moreno, Marci Wheeler, and Kealah Parkinson ; foreword by Tony Attwood

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The partner's guide to asperger syndrome

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Susan Moreno, Marci Wheeler, and Kealah Parkinson ; foreword by Tony Attwood

Summary

Drawing on their own experiences of being in long-term relationships with partners with Asperger syndrome, and interviews with others in the same situation, the authors offer tried-and-tested advice on how to surmount common difficulties and make things work

Table Of Contents

Foreword: Relationship problems of adults with Asperger syndrome / Tony Attwood -- Introduction -- Internal issues for non-spectrum partners -- Communication differences -- Social skills differences -- Sensory processing differences -- Executive function skills and challenges -- Coping with stress -- Parenting -- ASD and illegal behaviors -- Positive ASD qualities vs negative experiences -- Successful partnerships -- Meeting the needs of the NS partner -- Final thoughts

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