Aspergers in love : couple relationships and family affairs

asperger Syndrome (as) Has Often Been Considered To Be Incompatible With Love And Relationships, But As The Number Of Diagnoses Increases, It Is Becoming Apparent That People With As Can And Do Have Full And Intimate Relationships. Maxine Aston Frankly Examines The Fundamental Aspects Of Relationships That Are Often Complicated By The Disorder. Illustrated With Real-life Examples, The Book Tackles Issues Such As Attraction, Trust, Communication, Intimacy And Parenting And Includes A Section On Frequently Asked Questions, Making It A Must For All Those With As And Their Partners, As Well As For Friends, Family And Counselors. "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."--Publisher's website An examination of the fundamental aspects of relationships that are complicated by the disorder of Asperger Syndrome, this title is illustrated with real-life examples. The work tackles issues such as attraction, trust, communication, intimacy and parenting and includes a section on frequently asked questions In my first book I looked at the core elements that attracted an NT woman to an AS man.