An Asperger Marriage

By Chris Slater-Walker

Chris and Gisela have been partners for twelve years. Four years ago Chris was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. For Chris, this was an explanation of why he had always regarded himself as 'socially... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843100177
• ISBN13: 9781843100171
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

An Asperger's Marriage

The way the book is written is very helpful. The chapters are short and each chapter gives actual examples of what therapists have found to be true about individuals on the Asperger's spectrum. I especially found it helpful for the NT or individual in a relationship with an Aspie who is not on the Asperger's spectrum. The book gives good suggestions for handling situations.

For Asperger spouses

A terrific book for spouses of someone with Asperger's Syndrome! "Self-help" begins only when one understands the difficult, often heartbreaking situation of trying to share a life with an "Aspie." This book provides a window into the frustration and self-doubts that can result when one is married to a husband with Asperger's, as I have been for twenty years. Thank you, Gisela and Chris!

Designed to help couples where only ONE is an "aspie"

Many people around the world have found difficulties in a Asperger's marriage (if only one of the couple has it). This book identifies by specific example how the differences of thought processing and outlook on life can lead to total lack of communication and understanding between two well meaning individuals who actually do love each other. Gisela and Chris write from their own personal experiences, and through their effort are attempting to show others that a marriage can succeed when an "aspie" (an individual with Asperger's Syndrome) marries a "non-aspie". They each write a short essay on the same subject--and by reading both essays, it is easy to see how the lack of common viewpoint causes problems in understanding. It is an excellent starting point for you and your spouse to discuss some of the problems that may be vexing your own marriage. This book would not be educational for a marriage with 2 aspies, nor for one with 2 non-aspies. After all, that marriage has different problems, but none of the problems are caused by the aspie/non-aspie lack of understanding. The number of cases of identified Asperger's Syndrome world wide is greatly increasing, and there are many unsuspecting couples who are facing the AS problems that Chris and Gisela discuss. Perhaps this book will help you save your marriage??