Autism Partner Handbook, The
How to Love an Autistic Person
Published on 11. April 2023
142 pages
978-1-64841-276-9 (ISBN)
Description
So, your partner is autistic. Or you suspect they might be. And you're wondering, "What does this mean for my relationship?" This guide is for you. Learn key communication skills for succeeding in a neurologically mixed relationship, gain a better understanding of your partner's mental processes, troubleshoot your sex life, and level up your appreciation for your partner's relationship strengths. Autistic-allistic relationships, as well as relationships between two neurodivergent people, can work out splendidly, but there are a few consistent and predictable areas where they can get in trouble, which you can work through together once you know how to spot them. Dr. Faith G. Harper, author of Unf*ck Your Brain and Unf*ck Your Intimacy, joins Joe Biel (an autistic publisher and author) and Elly Blue (a partner of an autistic person), to offer hard-won guidance on a wide range of relationship topics.
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Content
- Intro
- The Autism Partner Handbook
- INTRODUCTION: WHY THIS BOOK IS NEEDED
- Who This Is Book For
- PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
- CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTISTIC PARTNER
- WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE AUTISTIC
- Diagnosis
- Autism in Love
- Autistic Abilities
- Autism and Trauma
- Functioning vs. Coping
- Empathy and Emotions
- Executive Function
- Special Interests
- Sensory Issues
- Stimming
- Masking
- Gender Identity and Sexuality
- CHAPTER 2: YOUR ALLISTIC PERSPECTIVE
- WHAT IF YOU ONLY SUSPECT YOUR PARTNER IS AUTISTIC?
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR PRIVILEGE
- ACCEPTANCE
- PART TWO: BUILDING YOUR RELATIONSHIP
- CHAPTER 3: GETTING ALONG
- BASIC TRUST, RESPECT, AND LOGISTICS
- CONNECTION
- COMMUNICATION
- CONFLICT AND REPAIR
- THERAPY
- CHAPTER 4: BUILDING A LIFE TOGETHER
- HOUSEKEEPING
- GIFT GIVING
- SEX
- LIFE MILESTONES
- PARENTING
- CHAPTER 5: YOUR LIFE TOGETHER IN SOCIETY
- SHARED SOCIAL LIFE
- FRIENDS AND FAMILY
- BE YOUR PARTNER'S ADVOCATE
- DEALING WITH ARMED AUTHORITIES
- CONCLUSION: NAVIGATING THE NEUROPHOBIC WORLD TOGETHER
- RECOMMENDED READING AND RESOURCES
- For those who are looking for relatable fiction featuring allistic-autistic relationships
- If you listen to podcasts, check these out
- REFERENCES
- Footnotes
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
