Neurodiverse relationships: autistic and neurotypical partners share their experiences

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Intro; Neurodiverse Relationships: Autistic and Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences by Joanna Pike with Dr Tony Attwood; Foreword by Dr Tony Attwood; Glossary of Terms; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Anxiety; 2. Change; 3. Communication; 4. Diagnosis; 5. Empathy; 6. Employment; 7. Family Occasions; 8. Finances; 9. Intimacy; 10. Meltdowns; 11. Parenting; 12. Socializing; Where to Find Support; Books; About the Authors; Blank Page;Comprised of the accounts of twelve heterosexual couples in which the man is on the Autism Spectrum, this book invites both partners to discuss their own perspectives of different key issues, including anxiety, empathy, employment and socializing. Autism expert Tony Attwood contributes a commentary and a question and answer section for each of the twelve accounts. The first book of its kind to provide perspectives from both sides of a relationship on a variety of different topics, Neurodiverse Relationships is the perfect companion for couples in neurodiverse relationships who are trying to understand one another better. Intro Neurodiverse Relationships: Autistic and Neurotypical Partners Share Their Experiences by Joanna Pike with Dr Tony Attwood Foreword by Dr Tony Attwood Glossary of Terms Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Anxiety 2. Change 3. Communication 4. Diagnosis 5. Empathy 6. Employment 7. Family Occasions 8. Finances 9. Intimacy 10. Meltdowns 11. Parenting 12. Socializing Where to Find Support Books About the Authors Blank Page