Recommended Reading
'No Team
Player'...
A neurotypical's life married to a man with Autism Spectrum.
by Judith Newton
Available as an e-book
$8 in books & reviews
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
What do neurotypicals in relationships
with those on the Autism Spectrum,
including Asperger's, want?
SALVE FOR OTRS:
Support for NTs
Assistance dealing with AS spouses/children
Listening to and believing us
Validation of what we have experienced
Education about AS and the impact on us
© Karen Rodman 2013 Founder and Director FAAAS Inc
Research Subjects Needed
1. Jacqueline Corbette from University of Chester is researching 'An investigation into experiences for an NT female in an intimate relationship with an AS male'.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y33WZTN: Part One
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YB3FD6Z: Part Two
2. Maternal autism and Asperger syndrome and adult psychosocial functioning.
Lyla Dabbe undergraduate student at American University in Washington DC under the supervision of Dr. Nathaniel Herr is investigating the long-term effects of having a mother with
Asperger Syndrome or Autism for adult children who have been diagnosed with high functioning autism or Asperger syndrome, as well as, those who do not have the disorder.
Research participation is open to USA residents.
Details of the project here.
Coming Events
Life Satisfaction of Neurotypical Women in Intimate Relationship with an Asperger's Syndrome Partner: A Systematic Review of the Literature Jennifer S. Bostock Ling, Steven R. Cumming and Anita Bundy see research
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 the results of this research indicate that there are significant mental health outcomes for partners in neurotypical – AS relationships. The results are available in summary at RESEARCH.
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.
This research is now closed.
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