{"product_id":"asperger-syndrome-and-social-relationships-paperback","title":"Asperger Syndrome and Social Relationships - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen William Cornwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eAlexandra Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eVicky Bliss\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading to understand the social abilities of adults with Asperger's syndrome. The contributors each have different personalities and experiences, but together they provide a range of strategies to encourage people with Asperger's syndrome to achieve the social relationships they desire.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Professor Tony Attwood \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSocial interaction among neurotypical people is complex and in many ways illogical. To the person with Asperger Syndrome (AS) it is also woefully unintuitive. In this book, adults with AS discuss social relationships, offer advice and support for others with AS and provide necessary insights into AS perspectives for those working and interacting with them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe contributors evaluate a range of social contexts and relationship aspects, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* online relationships - a worldwide social network based on non-verbal communication, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* the unwritten rules of neurotypical socialising, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* the need for mutual understanding between those with AS and neurotypicals, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* the effects of struggling socially on one's self-esteem and frame of mind, and \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* the opportunities provided by social skills workshops or interest groups. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is essential reading for adults with AS, their family and friends, as well as service providers and other professionals providing support for people with AS in adult life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenevieve Edmonds is an adult with Asperger Syndrome who is a consultant, trainer and writer in the field of autism. She is trained to postgraduate level in Autism. She consults and trains across the UK aiming to help society see Asperger Syndrome and Autism as differences not to be `fixed' and changed but to be respected and supported. She has co-written three books on Asperger Syndrome: `The Asperger Love Guide', `The Asperger Social Guide' (Sage Publications) and `A Self Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome' (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Luke Beardon is Senior Lecturer in Autism at The Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 9.28 x 6.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49195873271960,"sku":"9781843106470","price":49.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/aDg1Z0RKU04wTWhPNTJuRFhvTnovQT09.webp?v=1780588437","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/asperger-syndrome-and-social-relationships-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}