By Carol Grigg
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\n\nASPIA’s Handbook for Partner Support is a collection of ASPIA’s best information for the support of partners of adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
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\n\nThis Handbook contains a decade worth of information and ideas gathered for use in ASPIA’s support group meetings. The contents reflect the reality of the private day-to-day experience of the non-Asperger partner or family member, and the desperate yearning to find solutions and clear pathways forward through the confusing complexities towards a more hopeful and peaceful relationship outcome.
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\n\nPreview and purchase ASPIA's Handbook for Partner Support in paperback or PDF (ebook), or Amazon for Kindle format.
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\n\nThis small volume contains a collection of Carol's "Newsletter Thoughts" which have become a tradition within ASPIA's support for partners of adults with Asperger’s Syndrome (Sydney).
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These thoughts, as well as several new essays, have been written since the publication of ASPIA's Handbook for Partner Support (2012).
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This book can be purchased as a paperback from lulu.com.
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\n\nPublished in 2011, this concise, insightful book is aimed at both managers and people employed in a technical roles, and has had an excellent reception by many people with Asperger syndrome (AS), particularly those working in the IT industry.
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\n\nFor more information and to order a copy, go to www.lulu.com. Available in paperback or as an ebook.
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\n\nA Sydney-based book distributor, representing leading global publishers and offering a comprehensive range of titles related to Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. Register and receive updates on new and and upcoming releases at www.footprint.com.au.
\n\nContact: (02) 9997 3973 | info@footprint.com.au
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RESOURCES AT HAND
\n\nMore info: www.resourcesathand.com.au
\nContact: (07) 3880 0862
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood
\n\tAsperger's Syndrome, a Guide for Parents & Professionals by Tony Attwood
\n\tThe Asperger Couple's Workbook: Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors by Maxine Aston
\n\tCounselling for Asperger Couples by Barrie Thompson
\n\t22 Things a Woman must know if she loves a man with Asperger's Syndrome by Rudy Simone
\n\tSolutions for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits, Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success by Juanita Lovett
\n\tAsperger's Syndrome from the Inside Out: A supportive and practical guide for anyone with Asperger's Syndrome by Michael John Carley
\n\tMaking Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to puberty, sex and relationships for people with Asperger's Syndrome by Sarah Attwood
\n\tAsperger's Syndrome and Sexuality from Adolescence through Adulthood by Isabelle Henault
\n\tAspergers in Love by Maxine Aston, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP)
\n\tAsperger Employment Workbook by Roger N Meyer, JKP
\n\tThe Other Half of Asperger Syndrome by Maxine Aston
\n\tAsperger's Syndrome and Adults ... Is Anyone Listening? Essays and Poems by Partners, Parents and Family Members of Adults with Asperger's Syndrome by Karen E Rodman, JKP
\n\tAsperger Syndrome & Long-Term Relationships by Ashley Stanford, JKP
\n\tAn Asperger Marriage by Gisela & Christopher Slater-Walker, JKP
\n\tThe Essential Difference by Simon Baron-Cohen, Penguin Books
\n\tAsperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal by Liane Holliday Willey, JKP
\n\tLiving and Loving with Asperger Syndrome: Family Viewpoints by Patrick, Estelle & Jared McCabe
\n\tBuild your own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome by Wendy Lawson, JKP
\n\tBeyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Stephen Shore
\n\tDiscovering my Autism by Edgar Schneider
\n\tLiving the Good Life with Autism by Edgar Schneider
\n\tThrough the Eyes of Aliens: A book about Autistic People by Jasmine Lee O'Neill
\n\tMy Life with Aspergers by Australian author Megan Hammond, New Holland Publishers
\n\tConfessions of an Unashamed Asperger by Australian author Ron Hedgcock (currently available as an ebook)
\n\tLife with a Partner or Spouse with Asperger Syndrome: Going over the Edge? Practical steps to saving you and your relationship by Kathy J Marshack, Autism Asperger Publishing Company
\n\tThe Aardvark's Wife: An intimate view into the life and challenges of an Asperger Marriage, by Carolyn Woods, Woods Media
\n\tLook me in the eye by John Elder Robison, www.johnrobison.com
\n\tBe different: Adventures of a free-range Aspergian with practical advice for Aspergians, misfits, families & teachers by John Elder Robison, www.johnrobison.com
\n\tConnecting with your Asperger partner: Negotiating the maze of intimacy by Louise Weston, JKP
\n\tThe Partner's Guide to Asperger Syndrome by Susan J. Moreno, Marci Wheeler and Kealah Parkinson. Foreword by Tony Attwood. Jessica Kingsley Publishers
\n\tWhat Men with Asperger Syndrome want to know about Women, Dating and Relationships by Maxine Aston
\n\tTroubleshooting Relationships on the Autism Spectrum: A user's guide to resolving relationship problems by Ashley Stanford
\n\tOut of Mind - Out of Sight: Parenting with a Partner with Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Marshack
\n\tAll men are like that by Carol Grigg
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\nWhat to do if you suspect your partner has Asperger Syndrome by Carol Grigg
\nAsperger’s Syndrome in Relationships – Is there Hope? by Carol Grigg
\nAsperger’s Syndrome in Relationships – Change takes Time by Carol Grigg
\nASPIA's list of self-care suggestions
Carol Grigg OAM is Co-Founder and Coordinator of ASPIA Inc. These articles are available for purchase from her website at www.carolgriggcounselling.com.au.
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\n\nInsights from the Inside | 43 pages | $45.00
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This presentation was originally prepared to educate therapists about what relationships affected by AS can look like behind closed doors. Well received, it includes interesting facts and figures, comments re diagnosis, partner descriptions, what it may look like in the consulting room, helpful links and references, etc.
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\n\nCrucial Communication Clues | $5.00
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A comprehensive look at communication difficulties in relationships affected by Asperger's Syndrome, with discussion guide and worksheets.
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\n\nAsperger Syndrome Grows Up: Recognizing Adults in Today's Challenging World by Roger N. Meyer, Aleta Root, Linda Newland
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\n\nImproved awareness within care systems may help prevent family breakdown (PDF)
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\n\nImproved awareness within care systems may help prevent family breakdown - extended version (PDF)
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Nola is a regular presenter at ASPIA meetings, and a number of people have asked for the link to her PhD thesis. The diagrams in Appendix C of the thesis have been of particular interest to ASPIA members, providing insights into the uneven cognitive profile of people with AS and the unique features of thinking, memory and learning.
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Nola's thesis is available from the University of Wollongong website.
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Learn more and download the app at the Asperger Relationship Consulting website, or search your device's app store for 'Asperger Marriage Instant Help'.
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\n\nFormerly the NSW Autism Association
\nwww.aspect.org.au
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Tony Attwood
\nwww.tonyattwood.com.au
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Jeroen Decates
\n\nClinical Psychologist, Sydney
\nwww.jdpsy.org
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Diverse Minds Psychology Clinic
\nSteve Den-Kaat
\nwww.diverseminds.com.au
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Minds and Hearts
\nBrisbane Clinic
\nwww.mindsandhearts.net
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Aspergers & Autistic Spectrum Network Inc
\nOnline contact register for people with Asperger's Syndrome. Operating from the Maitland, NSW region. Advocacy, mentoring, translational counselling, workshops, etc.
\nContact: aut_s_pport@yahoo.com.au | (02) 4966 1717
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Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome
\nwww.faaas.org
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (OASIS)
\nwww.aspergersyndrome.org
\n\nMaxine Aston's website
\nwww.maxineaston.co.uk
\n\nDifferent Together
\nwww.different-together.co.uk
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Sue Larkey's Education Events
\nwww.suelarkey.com
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The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership, Inc.
\nwww.grasp.org
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ASPEN - Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc.
\nInformation, support, and advocacy for those whose lives are affected by Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and Nonverbal LD.
\nwww.aspennj.org
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John Elder Robison
\nAuthor of Look me in the eye and Be different.
\njohnrobison.com
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Michael John Carley
\nAuthor of Aspergers from the Inside Out
\nwww.michaeljohncarley.com