{"product_id":"the-autism-couples-workbook-second-edition-9781785928918","title":"The Autism Couple's Workbook, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition of Maxine Aston's workbook is packed full of insightful, helpful and easily accessible activities for couples where one or both partners is on the autism spectrum to understand and accept their differences. This book expands on topics including verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socialising and parenting, with case studies from couples who have successfully worked through their issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition is fully updated for the DSM-V and features new research into alexithymia, further insights into couples counselling, digital communication and sensory sensitivity, with new worksheets and opportunities for collaboration and reflection. Combining advice, guidance and activities, this book can be used independently by a couple at home or in conjunction with a therapist, encouraging communication and empathy to help make a neurodiverse relationship successful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaxine Aston has an MSc in Health Psychology and has practiced as a Couple Counsellor since 1994. She is also qualified as a supervisor and a teacher in Adult Education and has specialised in individuals, couples and families affected by Autism since 1998. Maxine's book, \u003ci\u003eThe Other Half of Asperger Syndrome \u003c\/i\u003e(2001) was the first book published world-wide on relationships when one partner has Asperger Syndrome. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaxine has been running workshops for counsellors, psychotherapists, professionals and psychosexual therapists who may encounter clients affected by AS for over twenty years. In addition, Maxine's workshops, for partners that live with a person with Asperger syndrome, have been highly successful and attended by participants from all over the world, and she has spoken at both National and International Conferences.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525458759954,"sku":"9781785928918","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2cc569d6-0257-41b8-8cb6-fa8f64c03940.jpg?v=1731220436","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-autism-couples-workbook-second-edition-9781785928918","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}