Overview
Many people on the spectrum never get the talk from their parents, and suffer from information deficit. This book goes a long way toward filling in the gaps in their knowledge. It takes a candid look at aspects of sex and relationships as they apply to people on the autism spectrum: building self-confidencedatingpersonal groomingcleanlinessexplicit advice on how to initiate sex with a partner Also covered: avoiding pregnancy and STDsdealing with rejectionhow to build a loving relationship that includes sexual intimacy This is an Everything You Ever Wanted to Know kind of book! Helpful chapters include: Surviving the First Wave of Sexual InterestWhat Should Parents Say and When Should They Say It?The Best Way to Date Someone is to Be YourselfMale & Female Advantages and Challenges in the Sexual ArenaSensory Issues in Sex!When Desire Leads to a Bad RelationshipWhat Do Men Really Want?What Do Women Really Want?Birth Control, Disease Prevention and Personal ResponsibilityRape, Molestation, and Abuse
Full Product Details
Author: Jerry Newport ,
Mary Newport ,
Mary Newport ,
Teresa Bolick
Publisher: Future Horizons
Imprint: Future Horizons
ISBN: 9781322474113
ISBN 10: 1322474117
Publication Date: 16 December 2014
Audience:
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Format: Electronic book text
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
I will have my daughter with Asperger's read this immediately, particularly the chapter on abuse. She NEEDS this information. Marianna Bond, Autism Chapter Leader
Author Information
Jerry Newport was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was 47 years old. Now a popular international speaker, he is one of the foremost advocates on adult issues that impact people with autism / Asperger's Syndrome. Jerry's fascinating, touching, and often humorous perspective on living on the spectrum makes his books and presentations intriguing and informative. His story was even featured on 60 Minutes. Jerry has a BA in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, and was a financial assistant for the UCLA Department of Medicine. He has been active in the Autism Society of America and is responsible for starting and running Adult Group United and Autistic (AGUA), a support group for adults diagnosed with autism / Asperger's / PDD. Mary Newport feels both challenged and blessed by Asperger's Syndrome. Her enthusiasm for life and head-on approach to challenges have enabled her to achieve success as an actress, composer, concert piano technician, gemologist, cosmetologist, and writer. Jerry and Mary live in Flagstaff, Arizona, and they hope their book will enrich your life, or the life of someone you love.
