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)