Publications About Asperger's Disorder
For those navigating relationships with a partner diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, understanding and empathy are key. A wealth of resources is available to help couples better comprehend the unique challenges and strengths of neurodiverse relationships.
Books Offering Insight and Guidance
Several books are highly recommended by experts and those with lived experience. These include:
- "Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome" - This book focuses specifically on bridging understanding in neurodiverse relationships, including marriages involving Asperger's. It offers meaningful reflection on the dynamics of such partnerships.
- "The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband" - This memoir offers a personal and insightful account of navigating marriage where one partner has Asperger's Syndrome. It is frequently cited as a valuable resource for spouses looking to understand the Asperger experience in the context of marriage.
- Books by Maxine Aston and Tony Attwood - These authors are recognised authorities in Asperger's and autism relationships. Their work includes practical guidance on relationship counselling for neurodiverse couples.
Memoirs and Personal Accounts
In addition to practical guides, memoirs and personal accounts offer a deeper understanding of the Asperger's experience within relationships. Notable examples include:
- "Getting a Life with Asperger's: Lessons Learned on the Bumpy Road to Adulthood" by Jesse A. Saperstein
- "Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence" by Luke Jackson
- "Parallel Play: Growing up with Undiagnosed Asperger's" by Tim Page
- "The Best Kind of Different: Our Family's Journey with Asperger's Syndrome" by Shonda Schilling
Books for Parents and Children
For parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome, resources such as "Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive at Home and School" by Melinda Docter and "The Asperkid's Game Plan: Extraordinary Minds, Purposeful Play... Ordinary Stuff" by Jennifer Cook O'Toole provide valuable guidance.
For children with Asperger's Syndrome, books like "The Asperkid's Secret Book of Social Rules" by Jennifer Cook O'Toole and "The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Make Friends and Navigate Your Emotions" by Lindsey Sterling offer practical advice on social skills and emotional understanding.
Online Resources
For those seeking further resources or expert support, adult autism psychologists such as Dr. Kenneth Roberson provide valuable clinical insights and recommended readings for Asperger's adults and their families. Dr. Kathy Marshack, a favourite resource on Asperger's Syndrome, also offers guidance through her website at www.kmarshack.com.
A combination of memoirs, expert-authored relationship guides, and counseling-specific books form the core of recommended literature to understand and effectively deal with Asperger's Syndrome in marriages and relationships. Through these resources, couples can gain the understanding and empathy needed to foster strong, lasting connections.
- Science and mental-health literature offer valuable insights for those navigating relationships with a partner diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, such as books like "Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome" and resources from experts like Dr. Kenneth Roberson.
- In addition to practical guides, memoirs and personal accounts, like Jesse A. Saperstein's "Getting a Life with Asperger's," provide a deeper understanding of living with and within relationships affected by Asperger's Syndrome.
- For families with children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, books such as "The Asperkid's Game Plan" provide guidance for parents and practical advice for children on developing social skills and emotional understanding.
