Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story

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Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story

Sociology: family and relationships Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Dating, relationships, living together and marriage: advice and issues Self-help, personal development and practical advice

Authors: Sarah Hendrickx, Keith Newton

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Language: English

Published by: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published on: 15th June 2007

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 568 Kb

ISBN: 9781846426629


Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour.

When Sarah and Keith met in 2003 neither knew much about Asperger Syndrome. Sarah thought Keith was weird and couldn''t work out why; and Keith thought Sarah was obsessed with diagnosing him with something-or-other. Difficulties ensued that brought the relationship to an end. Slowly, however, they each built up their knowledge of AS and in the meantime developed a mutual understanding, mutual acceptance and a desire to be together again.

This personal account is supplemented with professional knowledge and anecdotes gained from Sarah''s work with adults with AS - a career which started as a result of her experiences with Keith. She swears that she didn''t take her work home with her! It is inspiring reading for couples in Asperger relationships as well as for counselling professionals.

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