Adults and children with Asperger syndrome: Exploring adult attachment style, marital satisfaction and satisfaction with parenthood

@article{Lau2011AdultsAC,
  title={Adults and children with Asperger syndrome: Exploring adult attachment style, marital satisfaction and satisfaction with parenthood},
  author={Winnie Yu Pow Lau and Candida C Peterson},
  journal={Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders},
  year={2011},
  volume={5},
  pages={392-399}
}
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