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© 2012 Dr Mark Stokes<br />

Summary<br />

• TD persons attracted to partner with an ASD sought<br />

– Attractiveness, Resources, & Security,<br />

– But will seek social skills over emotional skills<br />

– Want their needs supported (selfish orientation)<br />

• Thus we enhance the romantic potential of persons with ASD by<br />

–Teaching positive strategies around relationship development<br />

–Improving social skills<br />

–Providing formal structures for social opportunities

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