My name is Delyth and I am the organiser of this support group.

 

My partner was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2006 at the age of 44 after we were experiencing serious communication difficulties in our relationship. This diagnosis gave us the key to begin to understand how he is affected by autism and to learn how to communicate effectively with each other.

 

We have been able to re-establish a healthy loving relationship within which we continue to learn how to express our needs and to understand and respect each other’s differences. We still experience many challenges and always will, but now that we have a shared understanding about autism we are usually able to resolve issues so that both of us are happy.

 

I know that many others are experiencing their own similar journey and have organised this group to provide support for all of us.