Summary of Eva A. Mendes' Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

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#1 When a neurodiverse marriage fails, it can be several years before either partner realizes that ASD is at play. The NS partner may begin looking for additional explanations for her husband’s behavior, and may begin to wonder why her partner doesn’t love her.

#2 Adults with ASD are often successful at work, and may go their entire lives without feeling the need to seek a diagnosis. Many psychiatrists provide medication during a 20-minute appointment, but not counseling.

#3 The prevalence of ASD is on the rise. It is mainly genetic, but environmental causes cannot be completely ruled out. Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences like autism and ADHD are the result of normal, natural variation in the human genome.

#4 The autism spectrum is a neurological difference, rather than a mental disorder. It is not a disease that needs to be cured. It is characterized by a set of traits, or a behavioral profile with certain core features.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822540484

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#1

When a neurodiverse marriage fails, it can be several years before either partner realizes that ASD is at play. The NS partner may begin looking for additional explanations for her husband’s behavior, and may begin to wonder why her partner doesn’t love her.

#2

adults with ASD are often successful at work, and may go their entire lives without feeling the need to seek a diagnosis. Many psychiatrists provide medication during a 20-minute appointment, but not counseling.

#3

The prevalence of ASD is on the rise. It is mainly genetic, but environmental causes cannot be completely ruled out. Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences like autism and ADHD are the result of normal, natural variation in the human genome.

#4

The autism spectrum is a neurological difference, rather than a mental disorder. It is not a disease that needs to be cured. It is characterized by a set of traits, or a behavioral profile with certain core features.

#5

The severity of ASD traits varies from person to person. In order for a diagnosis to be made, the symptoms must be clinically significant, which means they must be persistent and severe in nature.

#6

It’s important to remember that each individual with ASD has their own unique constellation of traits. The clusters of ASD traits vary from person to person. It’s extremely rare for one individual to have all the traits listed in the DSM-5 or on the online ASD quizzes.

#7

It is difficult to tell if someone has ASD from their outward appearance. Most clinicians do not yet have the specialized training required to identify ASD in adults.

#8

To diagnose ASD in adults, it is necessary to view their cluster of traits in the broader context of their relationships, life history, and lived experience. While there are many books about ASD- NS relationships, understanding ASD in the context of a neurodiverse relationship is the work of a specialist.

#9

The severity of traits varies from person to person, making diagnosis difficult. Many adults with ASD have reported that they have seen more than one counselor, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, or