The Asperger Love Guide: A Practical Guide for Adults with Asperger′s Syndrome to Seeking, Establishing and Maintaining Successful Relationships

by Genevieve Edmonds, Dean Worton

`This is the first book I′ve read in a long time that, once started, I couldn′t put down until it was finished. It is an exceptionally good read. The 77 pages are written succinctly with no waffle - just straight to the point. I will definitely buy a copy of this book for the whole family to use! I will use it to guide Joe (my 17 year old Asperger son) when he′s ready for it. It′s not a book he would read himself; in fact I read the section "the merits of single life" out loud to him a bit like a bed time story′ - Action for ASD ′There is a great need for more awareness of Asperger syndrome and how it affects personal relationships. The National Autistic Society find this a helpful guide′ - Cathy Mercer, NAS ′This book sets out some helpful facts about relationships in a neat, simple form′ - Asperger United Material based on the experiences of the people on the Autistic Spectrum is usually written by neurotypical writers. Here, Genevieve and Dean, both adults with Asperger′s Syndrome, share their advice and tips for romantic success. The chapters cover: o building self-esteem; o the best places to meet potential partners; o dating; o maintaining relationships. Both authors work with the Asperger community, either providing support or training, so their insight is based upon other people′s experiences as well as their own. This is shown in a number of case studies that support the elements described in each chapter. They write in a clear, accessible and non-patronizing way which will suit their audience. This will prove to be an invaluable book to those with Asperger′s or those that support Asperger people. Dean Worton is a 31 year-old high functioning individual with a very positive expression of Asperger Syndrome. He runs a successful UK-based website for adults with Asperger Syndrome and hosts real-life meet-ups around the UK for its members. His key interest is in encouraging adults with AS to live positively and successfully with the gifts that Asperger Syndrome provides. He also works in adminstration and resides in North-West England. Genevieve Edmonds is a 23 year old with ′residual′ Asperger Syndrome, which she views as a significant gift. She works as an associate of the Missing Link Support Service in Lancashire supporting those ′disabled by society′ including individuals with ASD. She speaks and writes frequently in the field of Autism, along with giving training, workshops and soon counselling. She aims to empower those with ASD, carers and professionals in the understanding of Asperger Syndrome as a difference rather than an impairment. She lives and works in a solution-focused way and is based in North-West England

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Love

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Violet Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, direct and concise.
I feel it could be very helpful for both NTs and AS partners due to its easily accessible language and neatly broken down topics.
Definitely worth reading, as it is one of the few written by Aspies for Aspies rather than by NTs trying to understand AS.

[Nihou · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I liked most about this book was the clarity with which it was written. It was obviously heartfelt and written by people who care about how difficult other people with ASD could find the world of intimate relationships. It helped me to better understand some of the things that people with ASD might find uncomfortable, and that would affect their relationships without the other person being aware.
It is a very short book and I thought that there could have been less reliance on the advice to go and seek a specialist. Obviously, that is necessary for some people but I felt that there could have been more reference to research.
Having started working with people with ASD as part of another role, I will find their insights into some of the things that people with ASD experience very helpful. It is very simply written, so I would be happy to pass it on to some of my clients who need support or advice.

[Arthur · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice and practical book, very honestly written by someone with the asperger variant of autism, with lots of useful advice and examples.

[CraftyChara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible.

[Dave Riley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Vagurely useful for aspies...and others.