Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships

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Happily married to her husband with Asperger Syndrome for 25 years, Ashley Stanford is an expert on how Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD can affect a relationship and her bestselling book has helped thousands of couples.Brought fully up to date, this second edition clarifies the new DSM 5 diagnostic criteria and explains how, without a solid awareness of the condition, ASD behaviors can easily be misinterpreted Stanford s book provides a wealth of strategies for living with the uncompromising aspects of ASD, pointing out that ASD also brings enormous strengths to a relationship It shows how understanding the intentions, motivations and reasoning behind ASD behaviors can lead to better communication, relief of tension, and ultimately to a happier, mutually fulfilling relationship. Read Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships by Ashley Stanford – kino-fada.fr ARC provided by NetGalleyAs someone still coming to terms with what it means to be on the Asperger spectrum and having a long term relationship, I found this book to be extremely helpful, because I learned a lot Not just about some of the potential problems in a relationship, but other factors about the spectrum as well that I didn t know The fact that it was written by someone married to a person with Aspergers, but not Aspergers herself, helpe...Some of the same characteristics that make people like or love someone can also lead to problems in friendships or relationships, magnify that to the extreme with Asperger s Syndrome It hasn t been called a Swiss cheese syndrome without cause While those with Asperger s can be brilliant, intriguing, even charismatic, their difficulty with social behaviours can cause misunderstandings, confusion, frustration, anger, hurt, and heartache I enjoyed Ashley Stanford s ability to explain to her read Some of the same characteristics that make people like or love someone can also lead to problems in friendships or relationships, magnify that to the extreme with Asperger s Syndrome It hasn t been called a Swiss cheese syndrome without cause While those with Asperger s can be brilliant, intriguing, even charismatic, their difficulty with social behaviours can cause misunderstandings, confusion, frustration, anger, hurt, and heartache I enjoyed Ashley Stanford s ability to explain to her readers that these behaviours and the problems they often lead to are rarely intentional and...I burst out laughingthan once reading this when the author related conversations between herself and he aspie husband because they sounded exactly like my husband and me Her What do you see when you look at me Him You.For the most part it was a good book, and most of it is accurate and informative Though, I hope anyone reading it will realize that not ALL people with asperger s behave in this manner I had issue with some of her examples such as giving him an icy stare and expecting him to know what she wants Don t play games with your husband, asperger s or not You ll get the reaction you want from him by using proper communication, not playing games and hoping he realizes what you want I also wonder For the most part it was a good book, and most of it is accurate and informative Though, I hope anyone reading it will realize that not ALL people with asperger s behave in this manner I had issue with some of her examples such as giving him an icy stare and expecting him to know what she wants Don t play games with your husband, asperger s or not You ll get the reaction you want from him by using proper communication, not playing games and hoping he realizes what you want I also wonder if the author herself has asperger s It s not unusual, and in fact very common, for people with aspergers to find ea...As someone with Asperger Syndrome who was diagnosed as an adult much like the author s husband though I think I m a little higher functioning , and someone who, after about 5 years, is in a serious relationship again, I found a lot of this book to be extremely helpful.I would recommend not shying away from it because it talks a lot about NT ASD marriages Almost all of it translates to the experience of any long term relationship It has already opened up new and better lines of communication w As someone with Asperger Syndrome who was diagnosed as an adult much like the author s husband though I think I m a little higher functioning , and someone who, after a...ExcellentPersonal, insightful, working examples and useful analogies and stories that find the right balance Highly recommended for both partners Best book I read so far on the subject.Useful advice for an NT in an LTR with an ASD.If you ve met a person with autism, you ve met a person with autism It follows, therefore, that typical relationship advice manuals are not going to cut it for smoothing out the rough edges that can crop up when your sweetie is on the spectrum Stanford s advice is geared to couples in which one partner is neurotypical, and one is at the high functioning end of the autism spectrum, what used to be called and what many people still refer to as Useful advice for an NT in an LTR with an ASD.If you ve met a person with autism, you ve met a person with autism It follows, therefore, that typical relationship advice manuals are not going to cut it for smoothing out the rough edges that can crop up when your sweetie is on the spectrum Stanford s advice is geared to couples in which one partner is neurotypical, and one is at the high functioning end of the autism spectrum, what used to be called and what many people still refer to as Asperger syndrome Note it is beyond the scope of this review to get into the hot mess that the DSM V created for people with autism and their families Stanford devotes a chapter to the change and its implications repercussions, so for that alone this book pretty much pa...I was expectingof a how to long term relationship for ASD, not realizing it sof a handbook for NTs Much better than other handbooks for NTs I ve read, but as per usual,design for women NT dating men NTs, which ...

Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships
  • English
  • 17 November 2017
  • Kindle Edition
  • 288 pages
  • Ashley Stanford
  • Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships