What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme sensitivity to physical touch or an above average need for solitude change one's expectation of relationships or sexual experience? Many people on the autism spectrum have limited knowledge of how to establish or conduct sexual relationships: drawing on extensive research with people on the autism spectrum, the book openly explores such questions. For the first time people with AS discuss their desires, needs and preferences in their own words. AS attitudes to issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity are included, as well as positive advice for developing relationships and exploring options and choices for sexual pleasure. This accessible book is an invaluable source of information and support for those with Asperger Syndrome and couples in which one or both partners has Asperger Syndrome, as well as counsellors and health and social care professionals.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN-13
9781843106050
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94729236
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Biological Psychology
Author
Sarah Hendrickx
Publication Name
Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Sociology
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
233mm
Item Width
158mm
Item Weight
248g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Sarah Hendrickx
Topic
Coping with Illness, Opinion of the People
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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