Chantal

“Women partners of men with Asperger's Syndrome have mentioned qualities such as quiet, kind, strong, and attentive as what attracted them to their partners. The man may be perceived as a "silent stranger" due to lack of social and conversational skills, but there is the possibility that his social naivete and immaturity can be changed by a partner who is a natural expert on empathy, socializing, and conversation.”
― Chantal Sicile-Kira, A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence

“There is a perception that because individuals with autism have challenges in the area of communication and social skills, they are not interested in having friends. This is not so. Adults with autism may be socially isolated, but it is not always indicative of a preference for solitude.”
― Chantal Sicile-Kira, A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence

“We need to be doing a better job preparing our teens and young adults for employment during their high school and college years. But just as importantly, we need to be educating workplaces, job coaches, corporations, and business leaders about the benefits of hiring a person on the spectrum.”
― Chantal Sicile-Kira, A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence

“Adults tend to be more understanding and accepting of differences than teenagers. The important thing is to find a group that your adult child is personally interested in being a part of, and then acting on the assumption that he has the right to be there and that he will fit right in.”
― Chantal Sicile-Kira, A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence