| Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): Successful Strategies for Couples or Counselors Contributor(s): Mendes, Eva A. (Author), Shore, Stephen M. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1849059993 ISBN-13: 9781849059992 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders - Family & Relationships | Marriage & Long Term Relationships - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Couples & Family |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2015016761 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
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| Publisher Description: Proven counseling strategies that will help improve the relationships of married, long-term or co-habiting couples with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). ASD relationship expert Eva A. Mendes provides advice straight from the couples' counselling room that can be applied in day-to-day living and help with the challenges that can arise in relationships where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum. This includes issues surrounding diagnosis, mental health, sexual compatibility, sensory needs, executive functioning, theory of mind, communication, and co-parenting. She offers unique practical ideas for positive change such as creating a relationship schedule, making expression of appreciation and gratitude a part of every day, and finding mutually satisfying activities and special interests to engage in with your partner. The strategies in this book will be useful to couples themselves and any couples' counselors or therapists working with them. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shore, Stephen M.: - Dr. Stephen Shore is Assistant Professor in Special Education at Adelphi University, New York, where his research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism, as well as promoting successful transition to adulthood for this population. Diagnosed with "atypical development and strong autistic tendencies" and nonverbal until age four, Dr. Shore now presents and consults internationally on issues pertinent to individuals on the autism spectrum. He is President Emeritus of the Asperger's Association of New England and serves on the boards of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association and the Autism Services Association. |