結婚後、夫あるいは妻がアスペルガー症候群だとわかるケースは徐々に増えている。そんなカップルが直面する困難は、お互いのコミュニケーションがうまくはかれないために生ずるほか、人生での価値観の違いなどによる場合も少なくない。著者は、結婚後17年を経て夫のアスペルガー症候群を知り、長年の自身の孤独と欲求不満を説明するものを見つける。そして、持ち前の明るく前向きな姿勢から、これらの困難を乗り越え、求め続けてきた良好な関係を手に入れた。本書は、その体験から得られたさまざまなノウハウを多くの人が共有し、役立ててほしいと願う著者が綴った幸福への手引である。
Product Description
Communication is one of the biggest challenges faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), yet an Asperger marriage requires communication more than any other relationship. Thousands of people live in Asperger marriages without knowing the answers to important questions such as 'What behaviours indicate that my spouse has AS?' 'Is it worthwhile to get a diagnosis?' 'Is there hope for improvement?' Katrin Bentley has been married for 18 years. Since receiving her husband's diagnosis of AS, their marriage has improved substantially. They learnt to accept each other's different approaches to life and found ways to overcome problems and misunderstandings. Today, they are happily married and able to communicate effectively. "Alone Together" shares the struggle of one couple to rescue their marriage. It is uplifting and humorous, and includes plenty of tips to making an Asperger marriage succeed. This book offers couples hope, encouragement and strategies for their own marriages.
About the Author
Katrin Bentley was born in Switzerland but now lives in Queensland, Australia, with her husband, Gavin, who has Asperger's Syndrome. Katrin volunteers at Asperger Services Australia. She is also a qualified primary school teacher and fitness instructor.