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The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who has Asperger Syndrome | 
| Author: Maxine C. Aston
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $11.95
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Rating:  16 reviews
Media: Paperback
Pages: 88
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.7 x 0.2
ISBN: 1931282048
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9781931282048
ASIN: 1931282048
Publication Date: February 11, 2002
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Book Description
Based on academic research as a qualified couples counselor specializing in this area and from her own personal relationship experiences, the author uses quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points with a compassionate understanding. Practical everyday topics include living and coping with AS, anger and AS, getting the message across, sex and AS, parenting, staying together and AS cannot be blamed for everything.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Great For Partners of Men With AS July 1, 2008
Zen Mama (OHIO)
What I really liked about this book is it's clarity and to-the-point writing. There isn't a whole lot of fluff (it's a short book) but it covers the basics very well. If you've been in a relationship with a man who as Asperger Syndrome for any length of time, you'll likely find yourself nodding your head, pleased to see that your feelings and thoughts are so well-addressed in this book.
What impressed me perhaps most of all is that this book manages to address some of the difficulties faced by the partner of someone with AS without making it seem as if they are a victim of their partner's AS. There is a refreshing tone of "this can work" throughout the book, acknowledging that, while some things can be difficult, men with AS also have some very redeeming qualities. AS is not a disease, and you shouldn't look at your partner as defective. People with AS just process their world differently. As in any relationship, partners need to decide what they are and are not willing to accept.
The book does touch a bit on women with AS, though it is brief and I feel it misses the mark somewhat. Still, I give this book five stars because I truly and honestly believe that any partner of a man with AS will benefit greatly from reading this. Men with AS may also benefit, as this book is a key to understanding his partner's experience.
I would highly recommend this book.
Helpful February 8, 2008
Caryl R. Hancock
Very timely for me and tells it like it is. Nice to know I am not alone.
 Basics covered January 18, 2008
J. Congues (Victoria, Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While this book is well written, I did purchase it hoping that it would include more about women with Aspergers who have a neurotypical partner. I struggled with the fact that I identified more with the author's said issues with her Partner with AS, than i did with her explanations for the partner with AS. I was disappointed that her experience only included two women with AS. Having said that, i still think that it is a good book for my partner as he still has to come to terms with my being on the Autistic Spectrum.
 Must read for anyone married to an Aspie or has an Aspie son December 18, 2007
Jennifer Nixon (Medina, OH)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Several years ago, my eldest son was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. On the way out the door of the doctor's office my husband asked, "Do you think that I have Asperger Syndrome and this is what is the problem in our marriage?" I quickly answered, "Yes!"
This book has been a Godsend. It not only made me feel as if I wasn't crazy or entangled in a disfuctional marriage but it gave me insight into how I can help any woman who sees in my son what made me fall in love with his father.
This book has allowed me to peer into my son's future and help prepare him to find and keep someone to share his life with. I also hope, someday, to pass this quick reading book on to my future daughter-in-law as an engagement gift.
The best thing is that I no longer feel as if I am selfish for my belief that "you won't get a gift you want unless you pick it out yourself."
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