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The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship With a Partner Who Is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition

by Maxine Aston  · 21 Feb 2014  · 126pp  · 35,044 words

for that I’ll forever be grateful. Besides being a pioneer of Asperger awareness, Aston is a wonderful writer. The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a clear, easy to understand page-turner as well as an eye-opener. Since this book was first written, Maxine’s worked with

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Guide to Resolving Relationship Problems Ashley Stanford ISBN 978 1 84905 951 0 eISBN 978 0 85700 808 4 THE OTHER HALF OF ASPERGER SYNDROME (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum 2nd edition MAXINE ASTON Foreword by Tony Attwood

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both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Aston, Maxine C. The other half of Asperger syndrome (autism spectrum disorder) : a guide to living in an intimate relationship with a partner who is on the autism spectrum / Maxine Aston ; foreword by Tony Attwood. -- 2nd

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920 3 For all who love a partner who has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) CONTENTS Foreword by Tony Attwood ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PREFACE Introduction Part I 1Some Facts about Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 2Is Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Predominantly a Male Condition? 3Suspected, Undiagnosed Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 4Obsessive Behaviour or Special Interests? 5Socialising, Friends, Present and Past 6Trying

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to Communicate 7Seeking a Diagnosis 8After the Diagnosis, What Next? 9Initial Attraction 10Getting Help Part II 11Living and Coping with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 12Improving Communication

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13Getting the Message Across 14Anger 15Sex 16Parenting 17Money Matters 18Special Interests 19Routines 20Socialising Solutions 21Empathy and Reciprocity 22Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Cannot Be Blamed For Everything 23Staying Together USEFUL SOURCES OF HELP AND INFORMATION REFERENCES FURTHER

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I see many couples for advice on their relationship. They are often the parents of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, recognising that one, or sometimes both, have the profile of abilities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, although expressed in a much more subtle way than in their child. I am now also seeing adults

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advice on how to maintain a successful relationship with their new partner. My clinic list also includes couples who have learnt about Asperger’s syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) from television programmes and films, and realised that the undiagnosed characteristics in one of the partners are affecting the relationship. Thus, there is an

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studies and the writing of the first and second edition of this book. PREFACE This book has been written as a guide to Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) for anyone who has a partner with this condition, regardless of whether they are male, female, lesbian, gay or transgendered. The information used to

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decided by them no longer to use the term Asperger syndrome and to refer to individuals who come under this bracket as simply having an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This book maintains the use of the term Asperger syndrome to describe those at the higher-functioning end of this spectrum but it also

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acknowledges that those with Asperger syndrome fall under the broader term of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Whether your partner refers to themselves as having Asperger syndrome or an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the information in this book will be for you. INTRODUCTION It is over 13 years since The National

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research and my work as a couples counsellor. Since 1998 I have specialised in counselling individuals, couples and families who are affected by Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and have worked with hundreds of clients. The one thing that has stayed consistent is the importance of acceptance, support and understanding which can make

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same, to offer hope. PART I The aim of the first part of this book is to provide some basic facts about Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and help those without it to understand this complex condition. I also attempt to offer some insight into what brings couples together in the first

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and what may lead them to the realisation that Asperger syndrome may be present in one of the partners. 1 SOME FACTS ABOUT ASPERGER SYNDROME (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) Hans Asperger and Asperger syndrome In 1944, Hans Asperger (Asperger 1944) observed a pattern of behavioural problems in a group of boys while working

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is an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The autistic spectrum encompasses Asperger syndrome and autism, both of which may vary from severe to mild, or ‘high-functioning’. Autism Spectrum Disorders are also referred to as pervasive developmental disorders. There has been much debate as to whether or not there is a difference between high-functioning

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term ‘Asperger syndrome’ but to refer to individuals who come under this bracket as simply having an ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’. Under the new diagnostic criteria those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger syndrome might fall under Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1. What is Wing’s triad of social and language impairments? The three main criteria

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that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder share were arrived at by Lorna Wing and are now often referred to as Wing

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(Baird et al. 2006; Brugha et al. 2009, 2011, 2012) have been inclined to look at numbers of children or adults diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder that includes autism as well as Asperger syndrome, and these indicate that 1 in 100 individuals are on the autism spectrum. 2 IS ASPERGER SYNDROME

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(AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) PREDOMINANTLY A MALE CONDITION? Statistics report more males than females Ehlers and Gillberg (1993) found that the male-to-female ratio was approximately 4:1

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Asperger syndrome for themselves and decide to explore the possibility that they may or may not be on the spectrum. 3 SUSPECTED, UNDIAGNOSED ASPERGER SYNDROME (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) The first step In my original research I received almost three times as many replies from respondents who strongly suspected their partner had Asperger syndrome

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their partner would have difficulty coping with it. 4 OBSESSIVE BEHAVIOUR OR SPECIAL INTERESTS? Routines can be rigid and precise A person with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) may have many rigid daily routines, and it may have been these that first made their partner notice that this was not usual behaviour, not

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opinion. He also recommended that if she lost a few pounds the outfit would look better!! Friends The behaviour of a person with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) may at times appear rude, especially to those who are not aware of the syndrome. So it may not come as too much of

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a particular issue. 6 TRYING TO COMMUNICATE Taking things literally Problems with literal and double meanings can cause many misunderstandings for those with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), many of whom complain that they wish people would just say what they mean. In a couple where one partner has not yet been diagnosed

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of whether or not they should seek out a diagnosis. If one partner does not want to accept or investigate the possibility of Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), the other partner has to decide how important it is to them, and if they can live without having a formal diagnosis. Whatever they

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the diagnosis and not to make any assumptions for each other. 8 AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS, WHAT NEXT? Acceptance After receiving a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), give yourselves time to accept it. Although for some it may seem unfair or a hopeless situation on discovering for certain that their partner has

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the first place. 9 INITIAL ATTRACTION Kind, gentle men This chapter is written for women and men who have a male partner with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), as I do not have sufficient data regarding what attracts men to women who have the syndrome. However, it appears likely from the information I

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and relationships have been solved within a counselling room. Unfortunately, this does not often appear to be the case when one partner has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). For some, the result may be disastrous, leaving the partner who does not have Asperger syndrome feeling unheard, frustrated and very angry. The reason

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aim in the second part of this book is to look at some of the problems that living with a partner who has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can present. In what follows are various strategies and ways of coping with difficulties that have worked for others. Most apply equally to women

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as what works for one couple will not necessarily work for another – each individual and relationship is unique. 11 LIVING AND COPING WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) Each of us is unique Every human being is unique, just as every couple’s relationship is unique. That said, when one partner has Asperger

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is not surprising considering that difficulties with both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication are strongly indicative, together with other criteria, of Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Communication problems arising when living with a partner who has Asperger syndrome can drive some adults into a state of despair and desperation. People have

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or ask (Attwood 1998). This idea has certainly proved successful in my own experience of counselling couples when one of the partners has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), as it can offer great insight into what is really going on for both partners. One man with Asperger syndrome whom I interviewed for the

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medium that helps to improve communication. 14 ANGER Anger can be an issue Some men and women living with a partner who has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) have reported that their partners have a profound fear of confrontation and will do anything to avoid a display of anger directed at them. Those

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time that leaves them feeling very lonely. 15 SEX Loneliness in the bedroom Some women and men living with a partner who has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) reported a complete lack of sexual intimacy in their relationship. In some cases, sexual intercourse had only occurred once or twice and then ceased altogether

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it is unlikely that their partner will be able to forgive or learn to trust them again. 16 PARENTING When the parent with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is female In her interview with Professor Tony Attwood, Liane Holliday Willey discussed her difficulties understanding her non-Asperger children. Holliday Willey described the lengths

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any control of the finances at all, there were massive debts. Whether or not poor money management skills are a consequence of Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is impossible to say as I have also talked to men and women who say their Asperger partners are excellent at dealing with the finances

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special interests are likely to be solitary pursuits, for example, collecting certain objects, exploring old churches or running. Life with someone who has Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) may involve feeling similar to a ‘golf widow’ or a widower. The special interest may also be linked to the person’s field of work

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you will become an expert on something that you previously knew little or nothing about. 19 ROUTINES Never-ending routines Some adults with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) have some very rigid routines that they feel very strongly have to be followed through in the same order every time. It may be, for

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problems Many women told me about problems that had occurred in social situations that at times made life very difficult. Sometimes people with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) will do anything to avoid such events. Having problems with knowing how to interact socially with others is one of the core traits of Asperger

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strategy and it really works. Remember, though, that there are many things your partner can make choices about, just like anyone else. 22 ASPERGER SYNDROME (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) CANNOT BE BLAMED FOR EVERYTHING Just because your partner has Asperger syndrome does not mean that they have no choice but to do what they

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causing the difficulties and an incentive to try to change things, the relationship can still improve. 23 STAYING TOGETHER The positive sides of Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Many of the men and women I have encountered attribute all the positive qualities their partner displays to their own individual personality. For some women

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Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health

by Roxanne Khamsi;  · 21 Apr 2026  · 335pp  · 91,958 words

somatic mutations even seem to underlie some cases of autism. Christopher Walsh’s group found evidence that as many as one in twenty children with autism spectrum disorder have potentially damaging acquired mutations. Given the rising number of diseases tied to noninherited DNA changes, more and more doctors are saying that medicine should

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online

by Fortesa Latifi  · 7 Apr 2026  · 240pp  · 89,773 words

content paid off: The Stauffers became more popular, garnering lucrative brand deals and millions of views on their videos. They shared Huxley’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder level 3 (“the most severe form, in which communication challenges can be lifelong,” Moscatello writes) and Huxley’s therapist’s assessment that he had an

The Book of Woe: The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry

by Gary Greenberg  · 1 May 2013  · 480pp  · 138,041 words

Developmental Neuroscience Branch at NIMH, started her talk on the second day by announcing she’d changed her title from the original “Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorder” to “Making National Headlines.” And it wasn’t because the new title was catchier. “I felt if I just

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may need to be a new diagnosis introduced in future editions of the DSM, because Aspies don’t actually have Asperger’s Disorder, much less Autism Spectrum Disorders.” In the Q&A, I asked Swedo how she knew this. “By my interactions with them,” she said. “We have been petitioned by so-called

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underestimate”: Ibid., 81. 20. As of 2002, the CDC reported: All CDC figures can be found in Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders,” available at http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/documents/ADDM-2012-Community-Report.pdf. 21. “opening Pandora’s Box”: Wing, “Reflections on Opening Pandora’s

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Box.” 22. a prevalence rate in a city in Korea: Kim et al., “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders,” 907. 23. blitzed the media: “New Study Reveals Autism Prevalence in South Korea,” Autism Speaks, news release, May 9, 2011. 24. “the need for improved

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Lord interview, March 29, 2012. 33. most important factor in determining which diagnosis: Lord et al., “A Multisite Study of the Clinical Diagnosis of Different Autism Spectrum Disorders,” 309–11. Chapter 14 1. “People say, ‘What’s in a name?’”: Dilip Jeste, “State of Classification of Neurocognitive Disorders,” American Psychiatric Association annual meeting

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Comorbidity Survey.” Archives of General Psychiatry, 51, no. 1 (1994), 8–19. Kim, Y. S., B. L. Leventhal, Y. J. Koh, et al. “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Total Population Sample.” American Journal of Psychiatry 168, no. 9 (2011): 904–12. Kirk, Stuart A., and Herb Kutchins. The Selling of DSM

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(2010): 304–13. Lord, Catherine, Eva Petkova, Vanessa Hus, Weijin Gan, Feihan Lu, and Donna Martin. “A Multisite Study of the Clinical Diagnosis of Different Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Archives of General Psychiatry 69, no. 6 (2012): 303–13. Lyons, Viktoria, and Michael Fitzgerald. “Asperger (1906–1980) and Kanner (1894–1981), the Two Pioneers

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum

by Temple Grandin and Richard Panek  · 15 Feb 2013

follows: Grandin, Temple. The autistic brain : thinking across the spectrum / Temple Grandin and Richard Panek. pages cm ISBN 978-0-547-63645-0 (hardback) 1. Autism spectrum disorders. 2. Autistic people—Mental health. 3. Autism—Research. 4. Psychology, Pathological. I. Panek, Richard. II. Title. RC553.A88G725 2013 616.85'882—dc23 2013000662 eISBN

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reputation as “high-functioning autism,” and by the time the revision of the DSM-IV appeared in 2000, diagnosticians were using pervasive developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder (or ASD) interchangeably. At one end of the spectrum, you might find the severely disabled. At the other end, you might encounter an Einstein or

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be? Then again, did some of the kids at the science fair fit the diagnosis for autism or Asperger’s? The number of diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder almost certainly went up dramatically for another reason, one that hasn’t gotten as much attention as it should: a typographical error. Shocking but true

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where it gets tricky—every child showed a different disturbance in a different gene.” In September 2012, an article in Science, “The Emerging Biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders,” recounted the stunning progress in the discovery of possible autism-related CNVs—but “with no single locus accounting for more than 1 percent of cases

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environmental influences on autism, however, is much less conclusive, and often much more controversial, than research into genetic factors alone. “It is widely accepted that autism spectrum disorders are the result of multiple factors, that it would be extremely rare to find someone who had a single cause for this behavioral syndrome,” the

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, problems with communication—form a continuum across the general population with autism at one extreme.” In other words, you don’t have to have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis to be “on the spectrum.” This notion was popularized by the psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen. In 2001, he and his colleagues at the Autism

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changes will make a huge difference. A 2012 survey of 657 people who had been clinically diagnosed with any one of the three DSM-IV autism spectrum disorders found that 60 percent would continue to receive the ASD diagnosis under DSM-5 criteria but 40 percent would not. Breaking those numbers down into

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-familial-autism-finds-variants-that-disrupt-gene-activity-in-autistic-kids-. [>] an article in Science: Matthew W. State and Nenad Šestan, “The Emerging Biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Science 337 (September 2012): 1301–3. [>] “The key is trying”: G. Bradley Schaefer interview. [>] One of those studies: Stephen Sanders et al., “De Novo Mutations

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,” Nature 485 (May 10, 2012): 246–50. [>] Then a third study: Benjamin M. Neale et al., “Patterns and Rates of Exonic De Novo Mutations in Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Nature 485 (May 10, 2012): 242–45. [>] a paper in Nature: Augustine Kong et al., “Rate of De Novo Mutations and the Importance of Father

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-hit-model-of-autism. [>] a 2012 analysis: Claire S. Leblond et al., “Genetic and Functional Analyses of SHANK2 Mutations Suggest a Multiple Hit Model of Autism Spectrum Disorders,” PLoS Genetics 8, no. 2 (February 2012): e1002521, doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1002521. [>] “For these patients”: Virginia Hughes, “SHANK2 Study Bolsters ‘Multi-Hit’ Gene

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, 2012, https://sfari.org/news-and-opinion/blog/2012/valproate-fate. [>] The first study: Lisa A. Croen et al., “Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy and Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Archives of General Psychiatry 68, no. 11 (November 2011): 1104–12. [>] Along comes a study: A. J. Wakefield et al., “Ileal-Lymphoid-Nodular Hyperplasia, Non

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published in 2010: Kenneth D. Gadow et al., “Parent-Child DRD4 Genotype as a Potential Biomarker for Oppositional, Anxiety, and Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry 34, no. 7 (October 1, 2010): 1208–14. [>] think to ask: J. Belsky et al., “Vulnerability Genes or

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Neurophysiologic Findings,” Pediatric Research 69, no. 5, pt. 2 (May 2011): 48R–54R. [>] one 2009 study: Laura Crane et al., “Sensory Processing in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Autism 13, no. 3 (May 2009): 215–28. [>] another study that same year: Lisa D. Wiggins et al., “Brief Report: Sensory Abnormalities as Distinguishing Symptoms

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in Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children,” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 39 (2009): 1087–91. [>] big scholarly book: David Amaral et al., eds., Autism Spectrum Disorders (New York: Oxford University Press, 2011). [>] “like someone is drilling”: http://www.autismsouthafrica.org

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40, no. 1 (January 2010): 112–22. [>] article in Physical Therapy: Anjana N. Bhat, “Current Perspectives on Motor Functioning in Infants, Children, and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Physical Therapy 91, no. 7 (July 2011): 1116–29. [>] his book: Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay, How Can I Talk If My Lips Don’t Move: Inside

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Activation in Autism,” American Journal of Psychiatry 160, no. 11 (2003): 2057–60. [>] a 2012 fMRI study: Sandra Sanchez, “Functional Connectivity of Sensory Systems in Autism Spectrum Disorders: An fcMRI study of Audio-Visual Processing” (PhD diss., San Diego State University, 2011). [>] have long noted: See, for example, I. Molnar-Szakacs and P

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Individuals with ASDs: A Consensus Report, ” Pediatrics 125, supplement 1 (January 2010): S1–18. [>] “One of the curses”: David R. Simmons et al., “Vision in Autism Spectrum Disorders,” Vision Research 49 (2009): 2705–39. [>] In a 2010 presentation: http://iacc.hhs.gov/events/2010/slides_susan_swedo_043010.pdf. [>] researchers have shown: See

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the BTBR Mouse Model of Autism,” Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior 97, no. 3 (January 2011): 586–94. [>] A 2011 paper: Laura Pina-Camacho et al., “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Does Neuroimaging Support the DSM-5 Proposal for a Symptom Dyad? A Systematic Review of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging Studies,” Journal

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for DSM-5,” American Journal of Psychiatry 169 (June 2012): 577–88. [>] A later study: M. Huerta et al., “Application of DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder to Three Samples of Children with DSM-IV Diagnoses of Pervasive Developmental Disorders,” American Journal of Psychiatry 10 (October 2012): 1056–64. [>] A 2010 article

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al., “Neuroimaging of Autism,” Neuroradiology 52, no. 1 (2010): 3–14. [>] In a 2012 article: Matthew W. State and Nenad Šestan, “The Emerging Biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders,” 6. Knowing Your Own Strengths [>] According to Laurent Mottron: Laurent Mottron, “Changing Perceptions: The Power of Autism,” Nature 479 (November 2011): 33–35. [>] A 2009

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have repeatedly: See, for example, P. Murphy et al., “Perception of Biological Motion in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” Perception 37 ECVP Abstract Supplement (2008): 113; Evelien Nackaerts, “Recognizing Biological Motion and Emotions from Point-Light Displays in Autism Spectrum Disorders,” PLoS ONE 7, no. 9 (September 2012): e44473, PMID 22970227, PMCID PMC3435310. [>] series of studies

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Think,” Cerebrum 2, no. 1 (Winter 2000): 14–22. [>] A 1981 study: Lisa D. Wiggins et al., “Brief Report: Sensory Abnormalities as Distinguishing Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children,” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 39 (2009): 1087–91. [>] In a 2006 study: D. L. Williams et al., “The Profile of

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between autism and, [>]–[>] APA. See American Psychiatric Association (APA) AQ (Autism-Spectrum Quotient) test, [>]–[>], [>]–[>] art object vs. spatial imagery and, [>]–[>] pattern thinking and, [>]–[>] ASD. See autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Asperger, Hans, [>] Asperger syndrome (DSM category), [>], [>], [>]–[>], [>] employment and, [>]–[>], [>] pattern thinking and, [>]–[>] Aspiritech (company), [>] associative thinking abilities, [>]–[>] attention-shifting problems, [>] atypical autism (DSM category), [>] auditory

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-motor mapping training (AMMT), [>]–[>] auditory-processing problems, [>]–[>] identification of, [>]–[>] TG and, [>]–[>] tips for people with, [>] autism, history of, [>]–[>]. See also autism spectrum disorder (ASD) changing psychiatric diagnoses and, [>]–[>] focus on symptoms and, [>]–[>], [>] phases in, [>]–[>] psychoanalytic approach and, [>]–[>] search for biological causes and, [>], [>] autism, neuroanatomy of. See also genetics

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) Network, [>] Autism Center of Excellence (UCSD School of Medicine), [>] Autism Genome Project (AGP), [>]–[>], [>] Autism Research Centre, Cambridge, England, [>], [>]. See also AQ (Autism-Spectrum Quotient) test autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as diagnosis, [>], [>], [>]–[>] impacts of DSM-[>] changes and, [>]–[>] incidence of, [>]–[>], [>] limitations of labels and, [>]–[>] “autistic behavior,” [>]–[>] automotive exhaust exposure, [>] babbling, [>] Barnett, Jacob, [>] Baron-Cohen, Simon

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strengths and, [>]–[>] special classrooms and, [>]–[>] three-ways-of-thinking model and, [>]–[>] useful online accessories and, [>]–[>] Eichler, Evan E., [>], [>] embedded-figure tests, [>] “The Emerging Biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders” (2012 Science article), [>] emotions amygdala and, [>], [>], [>] management of, [>]–[>] object vs. spatial imagery and, [>]–[>] parental distance and, [>]–[>] sensory overload and, [>]–[>] employment advice on preparation for, [>]–[>], [>]–[>] Asperger

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, [>]–[>], [>]–[>] mathematics and, [>], [>], [>]–[>], [>]–[>] object vs. spatial imagery and, [>]–[>], [>]–[>] origami and, [>]–[>] research and, [>]–[>] PDD. See pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), [>]–[>], [>]. See also Asperger syndrome; autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), [>], [>]–[>], [>], [>], [>] pesticide exposure, [>] pharmacological treatment. See antidepressants; drugs phenotype, [>] Physical Therapy (journal), [>] picture thinking. See also pattern

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

by Devon Price  · 4 Apr 2022  · 456pp  · 101,959 words

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Autism: A Very Short Introduction

by Uta Frith  · 22 Oct 2008  · 127pp  · 36,853 words

we shall look at three cases closely based on real cases from different parts of the autism spectrum. David has classic autism. Gary has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with a diffuse and atypical picture, but such complex cases are actually quite common. Edward has classic Asperger syndrome. David David was 3 when

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to date comes from a British study of 57,000 children aged 9 to 10 years. In this group the total prevalence of cases of autism spectrum disorder was just over 1 per cent. If you only looked at autism cases, then the estimate was 0.4 per cent, with 0.2 per

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a population of about 60 million, there are at least half a million. Assuming that about 1 per cent of the general population have an autism spectrum disorder, you are almost certain to know someone who is affected. This makes autism as common a mental disorder as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. But unlike

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recently. Nevertheless, it would be wrong to feel complacent. Parents want to know all the reasons for the fast and recent rise in cases of autism spectrum disorders. After all, one other reason could be a new and as yet unknown toxin or virus that is affecting brain development even before birth. If

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end of her tether and finally went to a clinic specializing in autistic disorders. Diane was not surprised when Moira announced that Ben had an autism spectrum disorder. The diagnosis brought considerable relief to Moira. Ben was not simply a naughty child, who misbehaved all the time. Instead he just couldn’t help

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a number of different disorders: dyspraxia, mild learning disability, attention deficit disorder, PDD-NOS, or Asperger syndrome. Which of these labels is the most appropriate? Autism spectrum disorder tends to be the category that trumps others. This is partly because the social and communication impairments have the most serious consequences and partly because

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developing children (TD) Adapted from Senju A., Maeda M., Kikuchi Y., Hasegawa T., Tojo and Osanai H. (2007) Absence of contagious yawning in children with autism spectrum disorder. Biological Letters, 22, 706–8 Problems with the third idea The broken mirror theory is still new. It needs to be refined to explain which

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brought a blanket to cover her when she was resting on a sofa. Examples of kindness that transcend the typically strong egocentrism of people with autism spectrum disorders are not common, but they exist. Likewise, examples of empathy exist, even though a lack of empathy is frequently seen as typical of autism. In

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to focus on detail. A focused interest in detail can appear narrow to others and narrow interests are a key feature for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and particularly Asperger syndrome. 16. When the boy looks at the toy car he sees details that would normally escape us. It is as if

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we have seen with the other big ideas, this criticism is not necessarily fatal: none of them are likely to apply to all cases of autism spectrum disorder. There are bound to be subgroups. Trouble at the top It is time to turn to the last of the five big ideas, the idea

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. The anecdotes about what it feels like to be autistic all come from high-functioning adults. There is a danger therefore that the view of autism spectrum disorders is heavily weighted towards this part of the spectrum. It is not necessarily correct to call it the mild part, because these people have disabilities

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is no longer able to live at home, he will depend on social services for housing and support. What does it cost to have an autism spectrum disorder? Health economists make it their business to find out just how much it costs to take care of a person with an autism spectrum condition

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Marriage and Lasting Relationships With Asperger's Syndrome: Successful Strategies for Couples or Counselors

by Eva A. Mendes  · 1 Sep 2015  · 291pp  · 75,110 words

“Wow! Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a thorough, finely written, insightful, real-world analysis of neurodiverse interpersonal relationships. Author Eva Mendes knows, really knows, what ASD is all about, how

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, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) of related interest The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum 2nd Edition Maxine Aston

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R. Evans and Anita Lesko ISBN 978 1 84905 964 0 eISBN 978 0 85700 871 8 MARRIAGE AND LASTING RELATIONSHIPS with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR COUPLES OR COUNSELORS Eva A. Mendes Foreword by Stephen M. Shore Jessica Kingsley Publishers London and Philadelphia First published in 2015 by

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civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Mendes, Eva A. Marriage and lasting relationships with Asperger’s syndrome (autism spectrum disorder) : successful strategies for couples or counselors / Eva A. Mendes ; foreword by Stephen M. Shore. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-84905

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appreciation and gratitude. CONTENTS Foreword by Stephen M. Shore Acknowledgments Preface Terminology, Case Studies, and Strategies Introduction: Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 1Pursuing a Diagnosis—or Not 2Accepting the Diagnosis 3Learning About and Understanding ASD 4Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, OCD, and ADHD 5Self-Exploration, Awareness, and Advocacy

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Disorder. Individuals who used to receive one of these diagnoses now receive a singular diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1, 2 or 3, based on their level of functioning. Asperger’s Syndrome is now considered to be Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1. Although the use of Asperger’s Syndrome may be waning in the clinical

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setting, my hope is that its use as a neurodiversity term will continue. Autism Spectrum Disorder or Difference (ASD) For the purpose of the book, I have

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used the letters “ASD” to indicate Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1, as mentioned in the DSM-5. However, I am replacing the word “Disorder,” with

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and there is no need to rush. Building a happier relationship is a life-long process. INTRODUCTION Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) The only journey is the one within. RAINER MARIA RILKE ♥ BEN AND JACKIE’S STORY ♥ Jackie was a recently divorced social worker in her late

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Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 68 children (or 14.7 per 1000 eight-year-olds) in the United States has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This new estimate is roughly 30 percent higher than the one reported in 2012 (CDC, 2014). The prevalence of ASD is on the rise

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that needs to be cured. ASD is characterized by a collection of traits, or a behavioral profile with certain core features. The criteria for an Autism Spectrum Disorder (see the Terminology section) diagnosis include: •Social-interaction and social-communication issues, namely impairments in social-emotional reciprocity, struggles in keeping a conversation flow, very

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, he will receive an ASD diagnosis. If he fits a profile similar to Asperger’s Syndrome in DSM-IV (APA, 2000), he will receive an Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 diagnosis according to DSM-5. The second and third levels include those who are visibly impaired, disabled, and require considerable assistance for all

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32 Aspie Quiz 36 assessment, neuropsychological testing 36–8 Aston, M. 103–4, 216 attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 69–72 Attwood, T. 29, 188 Autism Spectrum Disorder / Difference (ASD) causes 30–1 core features 31–2 behavioral characteristics 27–9 neurological differences 63–4 spectrum of traits 32–3 definitions 17–18

Living Well on the Spectrum

by Valerie L. Gaus  · 4 Feb 2011

shape your surroundings. The Changing Face of Autism Never before has the topic of autism received as much attention as it does today. Discussions about “autism spectrum disorders” are widespread through every medium in public, scientific, and clinical forums. Once considered a rare disorder of which the average person would never be aware

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continue for many years to come. One thing that can be stated without much argument, however, is that the number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. In a December 2009 report, the Centers for Disease Control estimated that approximately 1% (1 in

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problems. Regardless of when or how you were diagnosed, you can read and benefit from this book if you have the characteristics associated with ASDs. Autism spectrum disorders are a group of syndromes that have been documented by scientists and mental health professionals since the 1940s. Over the past 60 years, there have

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, in bold print, with the equivalent terms that you may read or hear next to them. „„ Asperger syndrome (AS): Asperger’s disorder as defined above „„ Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs): the collection of syndromes sometimes called pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) that includes autistic disorder, asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder—not otherwise specified (PDD

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may change the labels used for people on the spectrum. Specifically, the five currently distinct disorders may end up as a single disorder called simply autism spectrum disorder and described as a phenomenon that can vary greatly in severity along a continuum rather than split into categories. Obviously, if that happens, you will

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. H. (2001). Asperger syndrome in the family: Redefining normal. London: Jessica Kingsley. Wiley, L. H. (2014). Pretending to be normal: Living with Asperger’s syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). London: Jessica Kingsley. Zaks, Z. (2006). Life and love: Positive strategies for autistic adults. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger. Social Cognition and Social Understanding Baron

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for adult Asperger syndrome. New York: Guilford Press. Scarpa, A., White, S. W., & Attwood, T. (Eds.). (2013). CBT for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. New York: Guilford Press. Cognitive-­Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—For Co-­Occurring Anxiety Attwood, T. (2004a). Exploring feelings: Cognitive behaviour therapy to manage anxiety. Arlington, TX

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around the United States. National Association for Dual Diagnosis: www.thenadd.org „„Provides information and resources regarding co-­ occurring mental illness and intellectual, learning, or autism spectrum disorders. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov „„Referrals to wide range of mental health treatment providers and facilities including those offering sliding

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and, 150–153 worksheets regarding, 134 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, 111 Authenticity overview, 74, 76 work life and, 211 Autism overview, 3–6 Autism spectrum disorders differences and, 39–40 overview, 4, 5 Balance, 101–102, 108f. See also Sensory and movement differences Bedtime. See Day in your life Biases, 50

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life and, 211 Personalization, 53, 55. See also Cognitive distortions; Thinking differences Pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), 5. See also Autism spectrum disorders Pervasive developmental disorders—not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), 5. See also Autism spectrum disorders Pet ownership, 142 Pleasant activities, 142 Pleasure, capacity for, 113–114 Positive psychology, 2–3, 33 Problem identification and definition

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, New York, where she lives with her husband and two children. With more than 15 years of experience providing mental health services to people with autism spectrum disorders, Dr. Gaus serves on the advisory board of the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association and has lectured internationally on Asperger syndrome and related

Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports From My Life With Autism

by Temple Grandin  · 10 Jan 2006  · 291pp  · 92,406 words

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