I am a couples therapist who specializes in neurodiverse couples; couples in which one person is on the autism spectrum. As a couples therapist, my focus is the relationship, as opposed to the individuals in it. However, recently I’ve been seeing patterns in these couples. There has been an expectation about what a diagnosis and...... Read More

What Might be Holding You Back From Therapy? Many people hesitate about therapy. Some still feel that getting help for marital or even individual problems, is a sign of weakness. They may tell themselves that their problems are their business, that they should be able to fix things themselves. This is selling themselves short. Recognizing...... Read More

Hosted by https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/temple-grandin-autism-spectrum-disorder-neurodiversity/  Right from the horse’s mouth! Temple Grandin is one of the top 10 professors in the United States. While well known for her innovations in the humane handling of livestock; she is also an advocate for young children and neurodiverse kids. The webinar will cover: How autism affected her at a young...... Read More

Nuances in an Autistic Romantic Relationship I read a story about a therapist and her first date with her husband. They have been partners now for 30 years.  He asked her, “Are we on a date?” On the second date, he asked, “Are we still dating?” She found it sweet and endearing. 17 years later,...... Read More

Among the strongest partnerships are those in which one member is on the autistic spectrum, but there are unique challenges, presented by neurological differences. Needless to say, the challenges are often in communication. Partners can feel as though they are speaking different languages and decide their styles are incompatible. Often those on the spectrum view...... Read More