© 2012 Dr Mark Stokes Summary • TD persons attracted to partner with an ASD sought – Attractiveness, Resources, & Security, – But will seek social skills over emotional skills – Want their needs supported (selfish orientation) • Thus we enhance the romantic potential of persons with ASD by –Teaching positive strategies around relationship development –Improving social skills –Providing formal structures for social opportunities
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