“I mask from the time I get up to the time I go to bed all day, every day.”
As an individual on the autism spectrum, you’ve likely experienced relationship challenges. Frequently, the challenges come from misunderstandings and disagreements surrounding getting your needs and priorities met. After frequent issues continue to occur, you may have lost confidence in your ability to have a successful relationship.…
Filed Under: Autism and Friendship, Autistic Adults, Blog, Dating on the Autism Spectrum, Social Skills in the Workplace Series, Teens with Autism
Dealing with conflicts in your important relationships is challenging. Most teens and adults with high-functioning autism fear rejection and will do what they can to avoid it at all costs. So, when conflict arises, it can be extremely upsetting because it triggers feelings of rejection and shame. The instinct might be to avoid conflict.…
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Making friends doesn’t come easy for everyone, especially when you’re neurodiverse. Often individuals with autism struggle to make friends because they’re fearful of being vulnerable, experience social anxiety, and struggle with the social skills necessary to make new friends. However, there are some simple things you can do to open your heart to new friendships that will enrich your life for years to come.…
Filed Under: Autism and Friendship, Autistic Adults, Blog, Teens with Autism
