Asperger Syndrome and Long-term RelationshipsAshley Stanford is married to a man with Asperger Syndrome, and her book provides the answers to many of the questions asked by the increasing number of people in that situation. She explains how behaviours that may have appeared odd - or even downright irritating - are the manifestation of AS, and shows how understanding can lead to greater tolerance, or to change. Stanford provides a wealth of strategies for living successfully with the more uncompromising aspects of AS, pointing out that AS also brings enormous strengths to a relationship, and emphasizing the value of understanding. Including many quotes from people in long-term AS relationships, the book describes many positive solutions that have worked for other couples. |
Contents
I | 21 |
II | 25 |
III | 28 |
IV | 42 |
V | 43 |
VI | 47 |
VII | 49 |
VIII | 54 |
XXVIII | 169 |
XXIX | 172 |
XXX | 175 |
XXXI | 185 |
XXXIV | 194 |
XXXV | 217 |
XXXVI | 219 |
XXXVII | 222 |
IX | 55 |
X | 57 |
XI | 62 |
XII | 69 |
XIII | 73 |
XIV | 78 |
XV | 83 |
XVI | 92 |
XVII | 97 |
XVIII | 105 |
XIX | 113 |
XX | 120 |
XXI | 122 |
XXII | 125 |
XXIII | 135 |
XXIV | 136 |
XXV | 144 |
XXVI | 155 |
XXVII | 159 |
XXXVIII | 228 |
XXXIX | 230 |
XL | 243 |
XLI | 244 |
XLIII | 245 |
XLIV | 249 |
XLV | 251 |
XLVI | 252 |
XLVII | 253 |
XLVIII | 254 |
XLIX | 256 |
L | 261 |
LI | 262 |
LII | 263 |
LIII | 265 |
LV | 266 |
LVII | 267 |
LVIII | 269 |
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