Written in a common-sense, plain language style, Ms. Aston removes the veil of mystery and secrecy surrounding troubled marriages where one partner has been diagnosed or suspected of being on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum, and the other partner is not autistic.  The first part of her attractively printed book describes the clinical features of Asperger Syndrome as manifested in intimate adult relationships.  Her explanation of the impact of Asperger Syndrome on the marriage and on children and family members is clear, concise, and accurate.  The second half of her book outlines survival strategies, supportive techniques, tips and tricks to help both partners navigate the shoals of troubled communication, social involvement with the outside world, and psychological self-care essential for both partners to co-exist and mature their relationship.

Since Asperger Syndrome is a recently identified pervasive developmental disorder, the book is valuable for spouses in new marriages as well as old ones.  The author tackles the dynamics of how the partners can deal with the phenomenon of a new diagnosis that accurately fits behavior inaccurately diagnosed - - if diagnosed at all - - in the past.