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11 Comments Autism Resources: Dating & Relationships
I enjoyed putting together the Autism Resources posts in April so much that I had planned to continue doing them every so often, but it seems that an entire month has gone by already without my getting around to it. So, the last time I was at the library, I noticed this book in the new non-fiction area and just had to pick it up.
Autistics’ Guide to Dating: A Book By Autistics, For Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are in Love with Them
Although my son won’t be dating anytime soon (he is only 6, after all!), I was intrigued to hear what this married couple, both of whom are on the autism spectrum, had to say on the topic of dating and relationships. The book follows the status of their relationship from the initial meeting to dating and courting (they call their unique mixture of the two “dorting”) to becoming engaged and getting married.
Each chapter, in addition to specific related topics, includes a heading for Jody’s Story, Emilia’s Story, and Conclusions and Joint Analysis. They stress that this is not a definitive how-to book but rather an opportunity for people with autism to have a variety of resources on this topic just like non-autistic people have lots of books to turn to on the subject.
Here are some other books of related interest suggested by the Ramey’s:
- Asperger Syndrome – A Love Story
by Sarah Hendrickx and Keith Newton
- Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs
by Maxine Aston
- Alone Together: Making an Asperger Marriage Work
by Katrin Bentley
- An Asperger Marriage
by Gisela and Christopher Slater-Walker
- Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships
by Ashley Stanford
Please let me know if you have other helpful resources on this topic. Also, feel free to check out my other posts on Autism Resources or What I’ve Been Reading. Thanks!
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Great post. You know the first thing I thought of when they told me Monkette was most likely autistic was will she ever marry and have children?
Great post. You know the first thing I thought of when they told me Monkette was most likely autistic was will she ever marry and have children?
How neat. My cousin, who is 24 has Aspergers. His is quite severe and I do not think he’ll ever be able to live on his own. But he does have a girlfriend named Valarie who also has Aspergers. It is more like a friendship, and very innocent, but precious at the same time that their condition is not keeping them from some common joys in life.
Sounds interesting. They should do one for us parents, my son scars men off!! But it just shows i havent met the right one yet!
Sounds interesting. They should do one for us parents, my son scars men off!! But it just shows i havent met the right one yet!
“Look Me in The Eye” gave me new thoughts on relationships by people with Asperger’s.
“Look Me in The Eye” gave me new thoughts on relationships by people with Asperger’s.
@Nicole: Yes, it can be scary to look too far into the future.
@Becoming Me: That is wonderful that he has connected with someone and developed a good friendship.
@Casdok: Hmmm, now that would be an interesting book!
@CC: Thanks for the recommendation!
@Nicole: Yes, it can be scary to look too far into the future.
@Becoming Me: That is wonderful that he has connected with someone and developed a good friendship.
@Casdok: Hmmm, now that would be an interesting book!
@CC: Thanks for the recommendation!
What an interesting book that would be to read.
I have never thought of anyone with autism in the dating/marriage scene I guess…..I have never known an adult with autism, only children.
What an interesting book that would be to read.
I have never thought of anyone with autism in the dating/marriage scene I guess…..I have never known an adult with autism, only children.