Asperger syndrome (austism spectrum disorder) and long-term relationships /

Asperger syndrome (austism spectrum disorder) and long-term relationships /

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Author / Creator:Stanford, Ashley, author.
Edition:Second edition.
Imprint:London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.
©2015
Description:1 online resource (286 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Subject:
Asperger's syndrome.
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships.
Asperger's syndrome.
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11238512
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Other authors / contributors:Willey, Liane Holliday, contributor.
ISBN:9781784500368
1784500364
9781849057738
1849057737
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Print version record.
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.
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.
Other form:Print version: Stanford, Ashley, 1969- Asperger syndrome and long-term relationships. Asperger syndrome (autism spectrum disorder) and long-term relationships. Second edition. London and Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014 9781849057738
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Summary:

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.

Physical Description:1 online resource (286 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781784500368
1784500364
9781849057738
1849057737

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