Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and

Text compares and contrasts Asperger Syndrome and non-Asperger Syndrome viewpoints in personal relationships. Examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the condition. Taken from interviews conducted with couples, the author discusses attraction, trust, communication, sex and intimacy, and parenting. For friends, family, and counselors. Softcover.

Foreword

9

(11)

Gisela

Chris Slater-Walker

Terminology

11

(2)

Introduction

13

(3)

Attraction

16

(6)

Shared Interests

22

(4)

Trust

26

(6)

Being Valued

32

(7)

Understanding

39

(6)

Self-disclosure

45

(8)

Communication

53

(5)

The Asperger Syndrome Side of Communication

58

(9)

Non-Verbal Communication -- The Unspoken Word

67

(5)

Social Scenes

72

(13)

Routines, Rules and Boundaries

85

(8)

The Asperger Syndrome Parent

93

(13)

The Sexual Side of Asperger Syndrome

106

(12)

Infidelity

118

(8)

Sexuality and Asperger Syndrome

126

(5)

Verbal Abuse and Asperger Syndrome

131

(5)

Domestic Violence and Asperger Syndrome

136

(7)

Asperger Syndrome and Awareness

143

(10)

Diagnosis

153

(7)

Mental and Physical Health and Asperger Syndrome

160

(8)

Counselling and Asperger Syndrome

168

(7)

Women and Asperger Syndrome

175

(7)

Disadvantages of Asperger Syndrome

182

(8)

Benefits of Asperger Syndrome

190

(4)

Conclusion

194

(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

199

(23)

Resources for Adults With Asperger Syndrome and Their Families

222

(5)

References

227

(1)

Index

228

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Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs

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