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The partner's guide to asperger syndrome /

Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often have difficulties acquiring relationship skills due to the defining characteristics of the syndrome, experiences with peers during childhood and adolescence, and the expectations of their partners. However, an increasing number do go on to achieve happy and s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Moreno, Susan
Otros Autores: Wheeler, Marci, Parkinson, Kealah, Attwood, Tony
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Partner's Guide to Asperger Syndrome; Foreword: Relationship Problems of Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Tony Attwood; Acknowledgments; Preface; Introduction; 1. Internal Issues for Non-Spectrum Partners; 2. Communication Differences; 3. Social Skills Differences; 4. Sensory Processing Differences; 5. Executive Function Skills and Challenges; 6. Coping with Stress; 7. Parenting; 8. ASD and Illegal Behaviors; 9. Positive ASD Qualities vs. Negative Experiences; 10. Successful Partnerships; 11. Meeting the Needs of the NS Partner; 12. Final Thoughts.
  • Appendix I: Ten Considerations for Non-Spectrum PartnersAppendix II: Advice from NS Spouses for Family and Friends; Appendix III: Couples Profiles; Useful Resources; Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index.