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Author Goldsworthy, Belinda Jane

Title Relationships and attraction among individuals with autism spectrum disorder / by Belinda Jane Goldsworthy
Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010

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Description 2 volumes : illustrations ; 30 cm
Contents V.1. Thesis - Relationships and attraction among individuals with autism spectrum disorder -- V.2. Professional portfolio - The psychological impact of bullying across the lifespan
Summary This research investigated attraction among individuals with autism. We found that those with autism prefer partners who assist them to meet their social and cognitive needs. Partners of those with autism chose to trade-off emotional and social skills for other traits. Lastly, those with autism had lower self-perceived mate value
Notes Submitted to the School of Psychology of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
Thesis (D. Psych (Clinical)) -- Deakin University, Victoria, 2010
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (leaves 309-370)
Subject Autism spectrum disorders -- Patients -- Sexual behavior.
Autism spectrum disorders -- Social aspects.
Bullying -- Psychological aspects.
Dating (Social customs)
Sexual attraction.
Genre/Form Academic theses.
Author Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
Deakin University. School of Psychology
Other Titles The psychological impact of bullying across the lifespan