Ashley Stanford

Troubleshooting Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (eBook, ePUB)

A User's Guide to Resolving Relationship Problems

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Don't you wish relationships came with a manual? Ashley Stanford has written a user's guide to relationships that adopts a practical troubleshooting approach to resolving difficulties that will greatly appeal to the logical minds of individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as offering valuable guidance to their partners.

Troubleshooting identifies problems and makes them fixable. This book presents a three-step troubleshooting process that can defuse even the trickiest relationship dilemma. Specific problem areas are covered in detail including communication, executive functioning, mindblindness, attachment, intimacy, co-habiting, and raising a family. The book offers straightforward solution-focused strategies and additional help is given in the form of bulleted lists, summaries, scripts, and example scenarios.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857008084
• Artikelnr.: 39477383

Autorenporträt

Ashley Stanford has worked as a technical writer for 17 years and is the CEO of a successful computer software company. She is the author of Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships and Business for Aspies, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She lives with her husband, who is on the autism spectrum, in Berkeley, California.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Part I: The Troubleshooting Process. 1. The Foundational
Principles of Troubleshooting. 2. Why Troubleshooting Works ? Top 10
Reasons. 3. The Troubleshooting Process ? Identify, Test, Evaluate. Part
II: Beginning with Correct Assumptions. 4. Fixing the Problem Versus Fixing
Each Other. 5. Nearly Any Problem Can be Resolved When it is Small. 6.
Using Binary Thinking to Your Benefit. 7. Assumptions ? How to be a Partner
(Not a Parent). 8. Troubleshooting Mindblindness ? The Universe is Us. Part
III: Troubleshooting Everyday Problems. 9. Troubleshooting Communication ?
Meta-Discussions. 10. Troubleshooting Executive Function ? Planning and
Scheduling. 11. Troubleshooting in the Bedroom ? Sensual Sharing. 12.
Troubleshooting Perfection, Aiming for Imperfections, and Making Your Life
Lighter. 13. Troubleshooting Your Personal Attachment Style ? Anxious,
Avoidant, or Secure Attachment. 14. Troubleshooting Reciprocity ? Tips and
Tricks to Create Support, Appreciation and Respect in your Relationship.
Part IV: Troubleshooting Big Problems. 15. Troubleshooting Blame and
Avoidance. 16. Troubleshooting Monogamy and Faithfulness. 17.
Troubleshooting Existence Together ? Inside the Home. 18. Troubleshooting
in the Wild ? Outside the Home. 19. Troubleshooting Obsessions and
Priorities ? Choosing What to Do with Your Time. 20. Troubleshooting with
Children ? When a Couple Becomes a Family. 21. Troubleshooting Meltdowns.
22. Troubleshooting Complaints ? Toxicity in Relationships. Part V: When
Troubleshooting Does Not (Or Does) Work. 23. Rebooting. 24. Other
Problem-Solving Methodologies that May Work for You. 25. Troubleshooting
Whether to Stay or Go ? The Decision Process. 26. When it Works -
Identifying and Celebrating Improvements. Appendix A: How to Love. Appendix
B: Signals of Love. Appendix C: Test for Co-Dependency in ASD-Linked
Relationships. References. Index.