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Keith Newton
Sarah Hendrickx
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Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | ||
ISBN | 978-184310540 | ||
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Gareth
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Synopsis
Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour. When Sarah and Keith met in 2003 neither knew much about Asperger Syndrome. Sarah thought Keith was 'weird' and couldn't work out why; and Keith thought Sarah was obsessed with diagnosing him with something-or-other. Difficulties ensued that brought the relationship to an end. Slowly, however, they each built up their knowledge of AS and in the meantime developed a mutual understanding, mutual acceptance and a desire to be together again. This personal account is supplemented with professional knowledge and anecdotes gained from Sarah's work with adults with AS - a career which started as a result of her experiences with Keith. She swears that she didn't take her work home with her! It is inspiring reading for couples in Asperger relationships as well as for counselling professionals.
Review
A great "aha" book which offers a keen insight into the pro's and con's of being in a relationship with a person with Aspergers Syndrome - from both sides of the story.
This is the first time that such a frank account has been written and should be seen as a must read for anyone wishing to understand what it's like, not only having Aspergers, but also living with someone that has it.
Written in a very easy going style, Sarah Hendrickx is able to convey both her struggle (and Keith's) and how it helped her understanding. She has since used that understanding in her work with adults with AS.
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