Welcome back to my blog series: Women With Autism. In this series we have discussed notable female autism change-makers, facts about autistic misdiagnoses and underdiagnoses, why autism diagnoses are missed in females, and symptoms of autism in women. For my final article, I want to talk about new research on females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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.”
Many autistic adults I work with find the thought of dating to be terrifying. So many worries leap to mind, like:
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How do I even start a conversation with someone I am romantically interested in?