Adult Asperger's Syndrome

Abstract

The thesis topic is the Adult Asperger's Syndrome. The starting point for the thesis was that the adults with the AS do lead independent adult life in many cases. Nevertheless the syndrome which is going to placed diagnostically within Autistic Spectrum Disorders, does have implications for the persons affected and their families. The research literature studied during the thesis project were mostly concerning the coping and well-being of the persons with the AS, but also the spouses and close family members. Nevertheless this view that the persons around the AS family member could be in need to be seen and heard is still new, and requires more research.