By Wendy Lawson
Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome have trouble with interpersonal relationships, but are renowned to be unswerving and loyal associates. Wendy Lawson felt she had a knack for scary humans and used to be shocked to be informed that she 'did friendship particularly well'. In her frank and considerate research of what makes and breaks friendships, she explores what it potential to have acquaintances or be a pal - even a pal to oneself; what occurs while instances are tricky and pals are scarce; no matter if you can still be a 'good pal' with no attempt; and what different kinds of friendships there are, no matter if imaginary, animal or inanimate. those principles are followed via useful examples, poetry and tales. Insightful and appropriate to humans either off and on the autism spectrum, "Friendships: The Aspie method" is a clean method of a common factor in human relationships.
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Are a few examples of the type of thing people might say to one another. • You don’t need to have a conversation; just a few words will do: Hmm, I’m sorry to hear that there’s been no improvement. OR You must be relieved about that. • You never know, this may lead to another mutual interest you didn’t know you had. In the company of Wendy and Beatrice, we enjoy a special freedom to be ourselves. As friends of long standing, we care about each other and for each other. We forgive each other for offence or upset we have unintentionally caused.
We love the way Wendy and Beatrice love us whatever we are wearing. • If people stare at you and your friends, smile happily at the starers. I’ve tried staring back, but this usually just makes me feel cross. Smiling feels good. • And remember whenever people stare at you, that some of them are wishing they had the courage to be like you. 58 FRIENDSHIPS Hints for Aspies • Show interest in your friend’s concerns. Even friends who only meet over a shared task take a little interest in each other’s lives.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears. A simple friend doesn’t know your parents’ first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book. A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean. A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed. A real friend asks you why you took so long to call. A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems. A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.