Decoding dating a guide to the unwritten social rules of dating for men with Asperger syndrome (autism spectrum disorder) /

Decoding the complicated social etiquette of dating, this book is full of great advice for men with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) who want to get out on the dating scene. Offering practical guidance and words of warning, the book demystifies the more baffling aspects of dating and how...

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Main Author: Miller, John (Autism facilitator),
Other Authors: ebrary, Inc.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (218 pages).
Series: ebrary e-book collection.
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Summary: Decoding the complicated social etiquette of dating, this book is full of great advice for men with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) who want to get out on the dating scene. Offering practical guidance and words of warning, the book demystifies the more baffling aspects of dating and how to take the step from dating to a relationship.
Item Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Of Related Interest; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 To Disclose or not to Disclose: The Positives and Pitfalls of Autism Disclosure; Chapter 2 Entering the Dating Arena; Chapter 3 Flirting: Giving and Reading Signals; Chapter 4 Caution: Read before Dating; Chapter 5 Getting Ready for the Big Night; Chapter 6 Interview or Interrogation?; Chapter 7 She Likes Me, She Likes Me Not: Assessing the Aftermath of the Date; Chapter 8 Dating Pointers; Chapter 9 What is a Relationship?; Chapter 10 Are All Relationships Created Equally?
Chapter 11 What Type of Woman is Right for Me?Chapter 12 Qualities Found in an "Ideal" Girlfriend; Chapter 13 Communication is the Key; Chapter 14 Aspie and Autie Pitfalls in Relationships; Chapter 15 How to Attempt to Make a Relationship Work; Chapter 16 Meeting Her Family and Friends; Chapter 17 Sex: The Double-Edged Sword; Conclusion; Autism and Relationship Glossary; Useful Resources; Index; Also available.
Decoding the complicated social etiquette of dating, this book is full of great advice for men with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) who want to get out on the dating scene. Offering practical guidance and words of warning, the book demystifies the more baffling aspects of dating and how to take the step from dating to a relationship.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web.
System requirements (computers): Browser software; optional ebrary proprietary readers require a Java plug-in (both available on the ebrary site for download at no charge).
System requirements (mobile devices): May download to <Kindle, Kobo, Nook and Sony Reader>; free app available on the App Store in <English and Spanish> for <iPad, iPod and iPhone>.
Users at some libraries must establish an individual no-charge ebrary account, and log in to download the full text or use extended online features.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (218 pages).
Format: System requirements (computers): Browser software; optional ebrary proprietary readers require a Java plug-in (both available on the ebrary site for download at no charge).
System requirements (mobile devices): May download to <Kindle, Kobo, Nook and Sony Reader>; free app available on the App Store in <English and Spanish> for <iPad, iPod and iPhone>.
Users at some libraries must establish an individual no-charge ebrary account, and log in to download the full text or use extended online features.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781784500405
1784500402