Asperger Couple's Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors

Name: Asperger Couple's Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors
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ISBN: 9781843102533

ISBN-10: 1843102536

ISBN-13: 9781843102533

Edition: 2008

Authors: Maxine Aston

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Asperger Syndrome (AS) can affect some of the fundamental ingredients required to make relationships work, such as emotional empathy and communication. This workbook provides couples affected by AS with strategies that will benefit their relationship together, and their family as a whole. With candid advice, activities and worksheets, the book explores a variety of approaches that couples can use to improve their relationship. Whilst acknowledging that all relationships are different and each needs to be viewed as a unique case, the author identifies specific issues that can be problematic in an Asperger relationship. The book provides a range of ideas based on years of research and…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 11/15/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 6.70" wide x 9.70" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgements


Terminology


Using this book


Introduction



Understanding the Difference


The different species concept


Different needs


A different way of thought processing


A different perspective



Communication


Communicating on different wavelengths


One thing at a time


Rules for giving important messages


Memory aids


Expressing feelings


Feelings in colour


The card communication system


Three rules for good arguing


Strategies to avoid breaking the rules


The frustration or anger thermometer


Whole sentence strategy


Unresolved issues



Non-verbal Communication


Assumptions


Intonation of communication


MAD moments



Social Interaction


Important socialising rules


A need for a different environment


Celebrations


Arranging surprise celebrations


Getting the context right



Sexual Issues


Making a partner feel special


Sensory sensitivity


Finding a new way of sexual communication



Parenting


Being distracted


Understanding the kids


House rules


Sharing responsibilities


An extra child



Home Life


Special interests


Time awareness


Selective hearing


Getting the priorities right



Who to Tell about Asperger?


A practical way to demonstrate communication difficulties to a child


A practical way to explain the effect of social interaction to a child


Telling parents


Telling friends


Employers and colleagues at work



What is Cassandra?


What causes CADD?


What are the symptoms of CADD?


What can be done to prevent CADD?



Difference Can Work


References


Further Reading


Further Information and Research


Index