Autism in Relationships
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan Holmes, hosts of the Neurodiverse Christian Couple podcast, to talk about their own neurodiverse relationship and interview world-renowned autism expert, Dr. Tony Attwood. Dr. Attwood will discuss autism in relationships and give some practical advice and tips from decades of working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Professor Tony Attwood Bio
Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he
qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own
private practice and is also an adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. His book
Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 500,000 copies
and has been translated into 27 languages. His subsequent book, The Complete Guide to
Asperger’s Syndrome, published in October 2006 has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into 18 languages, and is one of the primary textbooks on Asperger’s syndrome, otherwise known as Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1. He has several subsequent books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Future Horizons Inc., and Guilford Press on emotion management, relationships and sexuality, and general advice for autistic children and adults. He has worked with many thousands of individuals of all ages with many expressions of autism.
Tony has been invited to be a keynote speaker at many Australasian and International
Conferences. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals, and, individuals with Asperger’s syndrome all over the world and is a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject. He has presented several live webinars with his colleague, Dr. Michelle Garnett, which have been recorded and can be accessed via their website at www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com.
