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Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour. When Sarah and Keith met in 2003 neither knew much about Asperger Syndrome. Sarah thought Keith was 'weird' and couldn't work out why; and Keith thought Sarah was obsessed with diagnosing him with something-or-other. Difficulties ensued that brought the relationship to an end. Slowly, however, they each built up their knowledge of AS and in the meantime developed a mutual understanding, mutual acceptance and a desire to be together again. This personal account is supplemented with professional knowledge and anecdotes gained from Sarah's work with adults with AS - a career which started as a result of her experiences with Keith. She swears that she didn't take her work home with her! It is inspiring reading for couples in Asperger relationships as well as for counselling professionals.
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Sarah Hendrickx and Keith Newton met through an Internet dating site in 2004. They have been together in some form or another ever since. Keith works with computers. Sarah works with people (adults with Asperger Syndrome). They give talks and support to professionals and people interested in Asperger Syndrome relationships
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I have read a number of books relating to Aspergers and relationships, and I find this one the most inspiring and authentic. I was surprised that I saw more of myself in Sarah than my partner in Keith. It is an honest account of a difficult but rewarding journey. This book is definitely a must read for anyone looking for an example of a loving AS/NT relationship that works...it works for me!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A book I've found extremely helpful, partly because I could really identify with the couple who wrote it, and partly because it brought me some long-awaited insight and answers. Not many books out there do actually give you an insight of what concretely goes on inside your AS partner's head, on the very subjects you, the NT, are so confused about. It's very good because the book is written a bit like a dialogue (although not quite), but you get both partners to write about relevant topics, which lets you see how both ways of thinking differ. I'm grateful to Sarah and Keith for writing this book, definitely an interesting read full of "aha's!", a great way to understand better your partner's difficulties or "logic". This book allows you to take the necessary distance and understand things a bit less emotionally.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Not finished reading yet but am glued. So easy to relate to, just like reading about my partner and I. Has made me laugh out loud a few times. Can certainly recommend for anyone in an AS relationship.
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Very imformative
I would recommend this book to any woman in a relationship with an aspergers man. It lets you see both sides of the story. Read more
Published 9 months ago by wendy
Excellent book, definitely worth reading!
I really enjoyed this book for lots of different reasons. Being the partner of a female Aspie, I've read books that mostly concentrate on this so there are some differences between... Read more
Published 12 months ago by N. Peter
Not what you think!
I was looking forward to reading a book written about a couple that had made it work and got through the Aspergers understanding issues. Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. Davenport
Aspergers in love
Enjoyed reading this book as it's an insight into a nt/as relationship. It was good to hear both sides of the story too. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Hall
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