Recommended Reading


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  'No Team
Player'...



A neurotypical's life married to a man with Autism Spectrum.
by Judith Newton



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Asperger's Syndrome and Adults...

Is Anyone Listening?
by Karen Rodman



The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome


Brings together a wealth of information on all aspects for children through to adults.
by Tony Attwood






Welcome



This site has information for the neurotypical who is in a relationship with
someone who has Autism Spectrum including Asperger's Syndrome.
It is created by neurotypicals who have a family member with ASD/AS.

As we are advocates for raising awareness of the difficulties we face daily,
this site is for Cassandras and Cassanders everywhere.

If you are on the Autism Spectrum and would like information and support
please contact Aspergers Services Australia

Research subjects needed
Dr Lisa Abel & Dr Rebekah Doley from Bond University (Australia) are conducting research into the relationship experiences of both partners within neurotypical – Asperger relationship dyads.

2. Jillian Sullivan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Sensory Processing Disorders Foundation in Colorado, conducting an online research study into sensory processing in adults with autism or Aspergers as well as parents of children with autism/Aspergers. Neurotypical participants are also welcome to take the survey for themselves. (Must be over 18 years old).

If you wish to participate please find further information at RESEARCH.



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Coming Events

Stress, coping, and resilience: An investigation into the well being of partners of individuals with Asperger's syndrome: Research Findings Dr Lisa Abel & Dr Vicki Bitsika, Bond University Dr Lisa Abel & Dr Vicki Bitsika from Bond University (QLD) conducted research into the mental health outcomes of individuals who are in intimate relationships with someone who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome (AS). The aim of the research was to investigate the influence of fatigue, resilience, and stress on depression and anxiety in partners of individuals with Asperger's. The results of this research indicate that there are significant mental health outcomes for partners in neurotypical – AS relationships.



Further Information

Support groups for those
who are on the Spectrum Asperger Services Australia
www.asperger.asn.au

Neurotypical carers can also visit ...
www.faaas.org