| Description |
1 online resource (286 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
One day I woke up -- What does asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) look like in an adult? -- The full realization -- Diagnostic criteria A: persistent deficits in social communication and interaction -- Diagnostic criteria B: restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior -- Diagnostic criteria C: symptoms present in early development -- Diagnostic criteria D: clinically significant impairment -- Diagnostic criteria E: not better explained by intellectual disability -- The ASD-linked long-term relationship -- Help! Where to look |
| Summary |
Fully updated for DSM-5, the new edition of Ashley Stanford''s bestselling book continues to offer invaluable relationship guidance to couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum. By exploring Asperger/ASD traits step-by-step, the book emphasizes the value of understanding and offers solutions that have worked for other couples |
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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 more 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, more mutually fulfilling relationship |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Asperger's syndrome.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships
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Asperger Syndrome
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Counselling & Advice Services.
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Coping With Disability.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Asperger's syndrome
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Willey, Liane Holliday, contributor.
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| ISBN |
9781784500368 |
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1784500364 |
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