Product Description

What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme sensitivity to physical touch or an above average need for solitude change one's expectation of relationships or sexual experience? Many people on the autism spectrum have limited knowledge of how to establish or conduct sexual relationships: drawing on extensive research with people on the autism spectrum, the book openly explores such questions. For the first time people with AS discuss their desires, needs and preferences in their own words. AS attitudes to issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity are included, as well as positive advice for developing relationships and exploring options and choices for sexual pleasure.This accessible book is an invaluable source of information and support for those with Asperger Syndrome and couples in which one or both partners has Asperger Syndrome, as well as counsellors and health and social care professionals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #128862 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Sarah Hendrickx is a Training Manager at Aspire, a project offering training for organisations and mentoring for adults with Asperger Syndrome in Brighton and Hove, UK. Sarah also works as a freelance trainer and consultant in autistic spectrum conditions. With her partner Keith, who has been diagnosed with AS, she is the co-author of Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Customer Reviews

readibile and very helpfull book on asperger and sexuality
The book was very helpfull to me, and reads easily. Numerous usefull citations from people with AS or their other halves are included. The citations gave me the feeling that this book gives a multi-perspective view on the problem.

It was a bit depressive to see that a lot of AS people have the same problems as I do indicating that my problem was real and I have to life with it. However after a couple of days I started seeing the good things of the book. E.g.: for the first time in my life I realized that there is nothing strange with me 26 y and AS not having had sex ever. It was interesting to see that many neuro-typical people actually appreciate lots of the characteristics of asperger people.

The book doesn't solve my problems, but it is reassuring and gave me spirit to not give up.