Recently, I have had many people tell me about Netflix’s show Love on the Spectrum. This show has been trending amongst both neurotypicals and neurodiverse individuals. I have heard both positive and negative reviews on the show. So, I wanted to check it out for myself and see what it’s all about to determine whether it stays true to what I know about dating on the autism spectrum.…
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults Series
Dating on the Autism Spectrum: Tips for Neurodiverse Women
Welcome to the latest installment of my blog series: Dating on the Autism Spectrum. I have shared dating tips for autistic individuals, talked about how to handle conflict, and offered tips for neurotypical partners. Today, I want to talk about the unique challenges neurodiverse women have when dating on the autism spectrum. …
Dating on the Autism Spectrum: Notes for Neurotypical Partners
Hello! Welcome back to my blog series: Dating on the Autism Spectrum. In my clinical experience, this is a topic that interests many of my high-functioning autistic clients. So far, I’ve shared dating tips for autistic individuals and how to handle conflict. Today I want to touch on what it’s like to be neurotypical and dating someone on the spectrum.…
Dating on the Autism Spectrum: Handling Conflict
Welcome back to my blog series on dating on the autism spectrum. Last week we talked about common challenges many people with autism have while dating. Today, I would like to talk about the challenges many adults with autism have when they’re in a relationship and experience conflict with their partner.…
Dating on The Autism Spectrum
Autism and dating is a hot topic of discussion right now. And, this is especially true for the high-functioning autistic teens and adults that I work with at my autism therapy clinic in California. There’s a popular misconception that autistics are not capable of being empathetic, but that is far from the truth.…
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults: How to Show Your Partner You Care About Them
Dating for Neurodiverse Adults: How to Approach Dating on the Autism Spectrum
“There is no better basis for a successful marriage or relationship than being best friends.”
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How do I even start a conversation with someone I am romantically interested in?