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logo Maxine Aston
MSc. Health Psychology
C.C.CERT.Relate. C&G 7407 Further Education
Diploma in Casework Supervision
E.M.D.R. Practitioner		 logo

Specialising in relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome.
Individual, couple and family counselling.
Conference speeches, lectures & workshops.

Author of 'Aspergers in Love' and 'The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome'
(Buy Maxine's books)
Raising Awareness in Asperger Syndrome Workshop
Woman's Face How would you know if one partner, of a couple sitting in front of you, was affected by Asperger syndrome?

Maxine approaches this complex and often misunderstood disorder, she explains why a counsellor's response to a couple, when Asperger syndrome may affect either, is crucial to their future relationship.

Research by Maxine in 2003 showed that 75 percent of couples affected by Asperger syndrome attended couple counselling. Her research also indicated that the majority of these were dissatisfied, with both the counselling they received and the consequences this counselling latterly had upon their relationship.


Currently it is estimated that 72 in every 1000 people are affected in some way by Asperger syndrome.


This two day linked workshop is aimed at counsellors, professionals and all those who work with, or may encounter, clients with Asperger syndrome.

Programme Outline


Understanding what Asperger syndrome is and what it is not.
Explanation of what is meant by Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Highlighting the diversity, within individuals, of Asperger syndrome.
How one might recognise someone with Asperger syndrome in practice.
Appreciating the differences between children and adults.
Looking at ways to work with individuals with Asperger syndrome.
Information on resources and reading.
Importance of awareness within professions.
Looking at diagnostic criteria - Asperger's or not?
Using the Genogram as a tool in counselling Asperger's.
Looking at case studies.
Adults with AS - differences between males and females.
Role play in communication.
A word of warning - Asperger's in denial.



Please see the feedback from University of Dundee 2006. 		 
Schedule

Coventry travel info.
31 Park Road CV1 2LE
5 minutes walk from railway station.
£75 per day to include refreshments.

Certificate of 10 hours personal developmental time on completion of day 2 on all five workshops.



RAiAS-0803 Coventry
Day 1:
Wed. Mar. 11th 2008
Day 2:
Wed. Mar. 25th 2008
Places, for each workshop, are limited to 8 delegates, so do please book early.

All dates and venues are subject to change where circumstances or events, out of our control, occur.