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Making Difference Work
The New Cassandra Workshop
The New Cassandra Workshop is designed for women who are in a neurodiverse relationship with an autistic partner. Maxine has been running Cassandra Workshops for over sixteen years and they have been well attended by individuals from all over the world. The aim of the workshop is to bring together a small group of women to share a day of learning, discussion, understanding, support and most importantly a safe place where they will be believed. Many of the attendees have benefited by the support from like-minded members and have formed long term friendships whilst creating a support system. This has, in return, reduced the feelings of loneliness and hopelessness that many of the women express. The one day workshop aims to improve well being and restore self-esteem, which in turn can benefit all in the relationship and family.
Forthcoming Events
The next Cassandra Workshop will be held in Coventry, West Midlands later this year.
Please register your interest with us so we can send you more details in the future.
Books by Maxine Aston
NEW BOOK
Discover a groundbreaking new book by Professor Tony Attwood and Maxine Aston, which draws on the experiences of over two hundred autistic neurodiverse couples who sought relationship counselling. This insightful work highlights the critical need for greater awareness and specialized training for relationship counsellors globally. By illuminating the unique challenges faced by these couples, the authors advocate for support and understanding in the field of relationship counselling.
Recommended reading
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Artemisia. (2018) Sex and the Single Aspie. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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Bentley, Katrin. (2007) Alone Together, Making an Asperger Marriage Work. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Bogdashina, Olga. (2003) Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Different Sensory Experiences, Different Perceptual Worlds. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Edmonds, Genevieve and Beardon, Luke. (2008) Asperger Syndrome & Social Relationships: Adults Speak Out about Asperger Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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Hendrickx, Sarah.(2008) Love, Sex & Long-Term Relationships: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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