The Autism Couple's Workbook (2nd Edition)

The Autism Couple's Workbook (2nd Edition)
Maxine Aston
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Paperback
h244 x 172mm - 240pg
21 Oct 2020 UK
9781785928918
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This updated edition of Maxine Aston' s workbook is packed full of insightful, helpful and easily accessible activities for couples where one partner 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.
Every 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
Maxine Aston has an MSc in Health Psychology and has practiced as a Couple Counsellor since 1994. She is also qualified as a supervisor and a teacher in Adult Education and has specialised in individuals, couples and families affected by Autism since 1998. Maxine' s book, The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (2001) was the first book published world-wide on relationships when one partner has Asperger Syndrome. Maxine has been running workshops for counsellors, psychotherapists, professionals and psychosexual therapists who may encounter clients affected by AS for over twenty years. In addition, Maxine' s workshops, for partners that live with a person with Asperger syndrome, have been highly successful and attended by participants from all over the world, and she has spoken at both National and International Conferences.
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ISBN-13: 9781785928918
Published: 21 Oct 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format: Paperback
Height: 244mm
Width: 172mm
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 430g
Pages: 240

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