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This is the first book Ive read in a long time that, once started, I couldnt put down until it was finished It is an exceptionally good read The 77 pages are written succinctly with nwaffle - just straight tthe point I will definitely buy a copy of this book for the whole family tuse! I will use it tguide Joe (my 17 year old Asperger son) when hes ready for it Its not a book he would read himself; in fact I read the section the merits of single life out loud thim 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 Aspergers Syndrome, share their advice and tips for romantic success The chapters cover: o building self-esteem; o the best places tmeet potential partners; o dating; o maintaining relationships Both authors work with the Asperger community, either providing support or training, stheir insight is based upon other peoples 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 tbe an invaluable book tthose with Aspergers 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 tlive positively and successfully with the gifts that Asperger Syndrome provides He alsworks 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 tempower 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
