Life With a Partner or Spouse With Asperger Syndrome: Going over the Edge? Practical Steps to Saving You and Your Relationship

by Marshack, Kathy J.

• ISBN13: 9781934575475
• ISBN10: 193457547X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Aapc Inc

Summary

Life with a Partner or Spouse with Asperger Syndrome: Going Over the Edge? delves into the dramatic impact of Asperger Syndrome on the complex world of adult interpersonal relationships. Written by a psychologist who shares poignant true stories - based on her own life as well as the lives of her clients - the book focuses on how partners/spouses of someone with AS can take back his or her life and find true meaning and happiness. Other books on relationship enhancement don't come close to addressing the problems that some NTs (neurotypicals) have with their Asperger loved ones. Unfortunately, when there's a lack of understanding, relationships often become strained. Worse yet, conflicts can escalate to damaging proportions, involving divorce, domestic violence and depression. The author dives right into these sensitive issues and shows readers how to take control of their lives and grow away from dysfunctional behavior and dysfunctional relatio nships. Each chapter closes with a series of "Lessons Learned" that recap the main points of the chapter and offer new ways to look at these very unique challenges. This book will shed light on many who suffer in silence and, with increased understanding, will make a difference in the happiness of many people.

Author Biography

Kathy J. Marshack, Ph.D., P.S., is a licensed psychologist with more than 25 years experience as a marriage and family therapist and business coach. Dr. Marshack is also a well-known author of two books, a variety of articles, a Family Business column, and is a contributor to the nationally acclaimed Sixty Things To Do When You Turn Sixty and has been profiled by national and local media, such as CNN, the Lifetime Channel, and National Public Radio.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Stephen Shore	p. 1
Introduction: Tough Relationships	p. 5
Patience Is Not Enough	p. 15
The Bride Who Lost Her Voice	p. 23
Living in a War Zone	p. 33
Making It Through the Night	p. 41
Being There, or Being Present	p. 49
Sex Is Not a Commodity	p. 57
Recognition	p. 69
Rage	p. 81
The Sliver Comes Loose	p. 91
Women and Asperger Syndrome	p. 103
No Shame	p. 115
Divorce Wars	p. 129
Practical Tips and Psychotherapy That Works	p. 147
Time to Rewrite Your Story	p. 165
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