{"product_id":"autistics-guide-to-dating-a-book-by-autistics-for-autistics-and-those-who-love-them-or-who-are-in-love-with-them-9781843108818","title":"Autistics' Guide to Dating: A Book by Autistics, for Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are in Love with Them","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor people on the autism spectrum dating is so often an elusive art form, requiring the very skills--in communication, and in social perception--that don't come naturally to them. This book presents strategies for overcoming social skills deficits and sensory issues, to make for relationship success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmilia Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey, both on the spectrum, reflect on their dating experiences and provide recommendations for relationships in both the short- and long-term. Their advice includes how to choose venues for meeting people that are free from discomfiting features; coping with typical experiences in the light of sensory issues such as close proximity with a partner, eye-contact, and physical intimacy; and moving on to extended, committed relationships, co-habiting and continuing to date after marriage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThorough, accessible, and very encouraging, this book is a must-read for Autistic people, those who love them, and those who are in love with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmilia Murry Ramey is a visual artist, crafter, dancer, musician, autistic self-advocate and disability advocate, with a bachelor's degree in applied linguistics. She and her husband, Jody, work together on a variety of projects related to dance, disability, Autistic self-advocacy, disability advocacy. In addition, Jody John Ramey is a choreographer, composer, musician, and visual artist. He concentrated his graduate work in disability and the performing arts, specifically, inclusive dance-dance for people with and without disabilities-and has presented Inclusive Dance workshops in many nations, spanning several continents. Emilia and Jody currently reside in Vancouver, USA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363307622674,"sku":"9781843108818","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_372b0cdb-6cdc-49fe-97d2-51c52652f477.jpg?v=1728410954","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/autistics-guide-to-dating-a-book-by-autistics-for-autistics-and-those-who-love-them-or-who-are-in-love-with-them-9781843108818","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}