The ASA's 39th National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders of ASA

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

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Thursday, July 10, 2008: 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Sun Ballroom C
#3582- He Said; She Said
As a married man with Asperger Syndrome(AS) and a Non Spectrum(NS) woman married to a man with PDD/NOS, these long time friends take a light, but serious look at understanding those relationships from both the NS and the AS perspective. Mrs. Moreno will present advice for the NS half of an NS/AS marriage and Dr. Shore will present advice for the AS half of these marriages and partnerships.

Presenters:Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Adelphi University in New York, Assistant Professor - Nonverbal until four and recommended for institutionalization, Dr. Shore focuses on empowering people with autism to develop their capacities to their fullest extent possible. Internationally known author and educator, Stephen serves as a board member for the Autism Society and, other autism-related organizations and is on faculty at Adelphi University.

Susan J. Moreno, M.A., A.B.S., MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Director, MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome - Susan Moreno, M.A.A.B.S., is the Director of Maap Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and the editor of The Maap, a quarterly newsletter for families of more advanced individuals within the autism spectrum of disorders. She is the author of "More Advanced Individuals with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD/NOS", a booklet which contains advice and information for parents and supportive professionals. As Director of Maap services, inc. she gives supportive information and advice to parents, teachers, healthcare professionals and others about all aspects of individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome. Mrs. Moreno holds a Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Valparaiso University in Indiana. She has been trained in neurocognitive rehabilitation therapy and has worked in this capacity with head injury survivors. she has two daughters, one of whom has autism.

 
This presentation will include skits and a "point - counterpoint" format.  The presenters will cover various aspects of marriages and life partnerships between people on the autism spectrum and people not on the autism spectrum.  Areas covered will be:  first attraction; courtship; intimacy; establishing a home; safe environments; negotiating routines; dividing responsibilities; social life; vacations and recreation, conflict resolution, effective marriage counseling techniques, rersidual challenges, and lasting blessings.  Dr. Shore brings many years of successful marriage and aquaintances with many other NS/AS married couples.  Mrs. Moreno brings 38 years of successful NS/PDD marriage and interviews with over 70 NS women married to AS men.

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