Description
Book SynopsisThis updated edition of Maxine Aston's workbook is packed full of insightful, helpful and easily accessible activities for couples where one or both partners is on the autism spectrum to understand and accept their differences. This book expands on topics including verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socialising and parenting, with case studies from couples who have successfully worked through their issues.
This edition is fully updated for the DSM-V and features new research into alexithymia, further insights into couples counselling, digital communication and sensory sensitivity, with new worksheets and opportunities for collaboration and reflection. Combining advice, guidance and activities, this book can be used independently by a couple at home or in conjunction with a therapist, encouraging communication and empathy to help make a neurodiverse relationship successful.
Trade ReviewEvery day I hear from either the ASD or non-ASD partner asking me what to do and what strategies to apply in their relationships. Chock-full of practical tips and perceptive illustrations, Maxine's book has long been a go-to resource for me as a clinician and a trusted companion to so many couples around the world and this updated edition is even better! -- Eva A. Mendes, author of Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome for The New Autistic Couple's Workbook
Full of practical advice and insights this book will undoubtedly be of help to couples negotiating the unique challenges when one partner is on the autism spectrum. -- Joanna Pike, founder of Different Together and author of Neurodiverse Relationships
Table of Contents1. Understanding Difference
2. Communication
3. Expressing Feelings and Alexithymia
4. Non-Verbal Communication
5. Meltdowns
6. Social Interaction
7. Sensory Sensitivity
8. Sexual Issues
9. Parenting
10. Home Life
11. The Four Stumbling Blocks in AS/NT Relationships
12. Couple Therapy
13. Diagnosis
14. Who to Tell about Asperger?
15. What is Cassandra?
16. Maintaining the Relationship Together
17. Difference Can Work
