Maxine C. Aston, M. Sc
Maxine Aston, M. Sc., has a first class honours degree in Psychology, and a Masters in Health Psychology. She is researching deeper into the affects of Asperger’s Syndrome on the family…now recognized as Cassandra Affective Disorder.
Maxine Aston is a Relate trained counselor and qualified AS couples counselor…and has her own Counselling Centre in Coventry, England. She specializes in couples when one or both are affected by Asperger’s Syndrome…and/or Cassandra Affective Disorder.
Maxine is the author of two books, The Other Half of Asperger’s Syndrome (2001, National Autistic Society) and, Asperger’s in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs (2003) Jessica Kinglsey Publisher, http://www.jkp.com
The first book was written from the perspectives of spouses living with partners who had been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. This book contains helpful information and useful strategies to benefit to NT/AS relationships.
Maxine’s second book incorporates the perspectives of adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, and contains research that has not previously been published.
Maxine Aston speaks internationally regarding Cassandra Affective Disorder, an aspect of AS within partnered relationships, which have been ignored until recently. Her research in this area is recognized as ground-breaking.
