Asperger's Syndrome and Alcohol: Drinking to Cope?

This volume examines the dangers of people with Asperger Syndrome using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with day-to-day life. Tinsley describes his own experiences in the discussion, which covers the connection between the conditions, and considers the effects of childhood and adolescence experiences, the stress of friendships and relationships in adulthood, risk factors for alcoholism, difficulties in the workplace, and treatment, support, and recovery. The book is meant for professionals and individuals with AS. Tinsley is a recovering alcoholic who has Atypical Asperger Syndrome, and Hendrickx, a freelance consultant in Asperger Syndrome in the UK, has a partner with AS. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Matthew Tinsley has a degree in Modern Languages and spent his entire professional life working in the sphere of specialist bookshops. After many years struggling with alcoholism and two failed marriages, he overcame his addiction. Matthew believes this is largely due to his self-awareness of his autistic condition, together with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He is currently living in Brighton, where he aims to help spread awareness of the problems faced by those with Asperger's Syndrome. Sarah Hendrickx works as a freelance trainer and consultant in autistic spectrum conditions through her own consultancy, Hendrickx Associates. She provides professional training, Expert Witness and employment consultancy to organisations and coaching to individuals, families and couples. She is the author of several books on Asperger syndrome published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers as well as the co-author of Asperger Syndrome – A Love Story written with her partner Keith, who has been diagnosed with AS.