Books

Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC, is a widely recognized couples’ counselor who excels at working with couples where one or both partners have Asperger syndrome and are on the autism spectrum.

Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger Syndrome

Proven counseling strategies that will help improve the relationships of married, long-term, or cohabiting couples with Asperger’s syndrome (autism spectrum disorder)

Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism

Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with it.

Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism: Secrets of Happy Neurodiverse Couples

Filled with first-hand accounts and the best kept secrets to help your relationship bloom, this book is a deep dive into loving autistic relationships and the unique strengths that drive them.

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Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger Syndrome

This wise and practical book lays out easy-to-implement strategies covering all areas of living for the neurodiverse couple. Couples employing these ready to use solutions will find a beacon of hope helping to pave their way to better understanding and harmonious relationships.

Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger Syndrome

Wow! Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a thorough, finely written, insightful, real-world analysis of neurodiverse interpersonal relationships. Author Eva Mendes knows, really knows, what ASD is all about, how it can bewilder, irritate or even collapse a relationship. Partners trying to communicate through the curves of Asperger syndrome and autism will be able to use Mendes’ guidance to great advantage. Couples lives will be touched and changed for the better, thanks to this book!

Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger Syndrome

Eva Mendes presents proven strategies to help neurodiverse couples in tricky relationships.  What makes this book so helpful — what makes it stand apart — is her ability to elucidate the realities of both partners in a neurodiverse relationship, with helpful insights and genuine compassion for everyone involved.

Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger Syndrome

Eva Mendes has precisely addressed ’emotional-disconnect’ in Asperger/HFA relationships, something that I learned through life…the hard way. I wish I had read this book ten years ago; it would have prevented a lot of pain, discomfort and confusion as I navigated my way through life. The language is comfortable and conversational, the anecdotes and real-life stories seem like they were written about me. This book should be read by everyone who is on the spectrum but more so by those who love someone with ASD. As our numbers grow and more of us find out about our social awkwardness being a consequence of the spectrum, sharing war stories like the ones in this book will help millions of people around the world. Thank you, Eva, for writing about us, talented professionals on the Autism spectrum who are tired of wearing the mask of conformity.

Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism

Those who have autism, their families and professionals need to listen to the personal experiences of those with autism who have navigated the world of sexuality to absorb their perspective, wisdom and advice.

Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism

A much-needed book. I have struggled many times to create awareness of gender identity and sexuality, so you can imagine the joy I felt reading about the courage and resilience of both the clients and the clinicians on every page of this book!

Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism

With expertise and deep empathy, Eva Mendes and Meredith Maroney amplify the diverse voices of people on the autism spectrum. An important and timely read!