The Neurodiverse Love Relationship GPS (Gaining Perspective for Success)

• By: Mona Kay, MSW, PhD Neurodiverse Love
• September 29th, 2022
• communication, compassion, couples, divorce, emotions, Fall 2022 Issue, marriage, neurodiversity, patience, respect, trust
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Being married for 30 years and not knowing we were a neurodiverse couple until our 29th year of our marriage created a lot of “unintentional” hurt and pain for both of us. Learning we had differently wired brains helped me see our challenges and differences through a new lens, which led to...

Why Autistic Children Struggle with Developing Friendships

• By: Corinne Isaacs Certified Applied Behavior Analyst Therapist
• September 29th, 2022
• children, divorce, Fall 2022 Issue, friendships, parenting, social difficulties
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What makes it difficult for children with autism to develop friendships? Children with autism often struggle with social skills and attendant social cues. This includes both conveying and interpreting social cues. Social cues are the form of communication individuals develop and utilize to assess...