ASPIA's Handbook for Partner Support

This book contains the best support group information available for partners of adults with Asperger's Syndrome & is suitable for professionals as well who are seeking to effectively support partners couples & other family members. It includes exhaustive lists and notes collected from support group meetings & workshops spanning more than 10 years. Information promotes understanding and covers the characteristics of AS what a partner may experience how AS affects a relationship and family how to describe AS to others suggestions and strategies for managing a relationship affected by AS suggestions for improving self-care essential tips for getting through conflict as well as essays poems & thoughts that provide much needed validation as well as comfort for partners. Book also includes samples & guides for conducting partner support group meetings. Essential & reliable information.