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Loving Someone with Autism and ADHD: Building a Relationship That Honors Both Brains
When your partner is autistic and has ADHD, love may look different, but it’s no less beautiful. This guide helps you build understanding, communicate clearly, and celebrate neurodivergent strengths together.... Read more...
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Finding Connection Online: The Best Autism Dating Sites and Apps
Finding meaningful connection online can be tough, especially for autistic and neurodivergent adults navigating fast-paced, confusing dating apps. This guide explores trusted autism-friendly dating sites that foster comfort, authenticity, and... Read more...
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Autistic Pebbling: The Meaning Behind This Beautiful Neurodivergent Love Language
For many autistic people, sharing small treasures—a stone, a leaf, a meme—isn’t random; it’s love. This gentle practice, known as autistic pebbling, is how many in the neurodivergent community express... Read more...
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Supporting Loved Ones with Sensory Overload: Practical Tips for Caregivers
This article provides tips and strategies for supporting individuals with sensory overload, including recognizing signs and symptoms, creating a supportive environment, utilizing sensory tools and techniques, and prioritizing caregiver self-care. Read more...
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Navigating Sex & Autism: Understanding the Connection
This article provides an overview of how autism can influence sexuality, including challenges with sex and intimacy, navigating high-functioning autism in relationships, addressing sex addiction, managing sensory issues, and exploring... Read more...
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Navigating Love: How to Date Someone With Autism
Dating an autistic person can be challenging yet rewarding, with this article providing an overview of the unique communication styles, social challenges, sensory needs, emotional landscape, and support resources involved... Read more...
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Social Skills for Adults with Autism: Building Confidence Through Connection
Navigating social interactions as an autistic adult isn’t about pretending to fit in—it’s about learning to connect authentically. This guide explores respectful, neuroaffirming strategies for building confidence, emotional well-being, and... Read more...
How to Maintain Relationships with Autism
How to Maintain Relationships with Autism
Learn effective strategies to maintain relationships with autism spectrum disorder (AD). Learn how to build stronger connections. Read more...
Dating Someone With Autism: How to Have A Romantic Relationship
Dating Someone With Autism: How to Have A Romantic Relationship
How to date someone with autism: Learn how to communicate with, love and have a romantic relationship with someone with autism. Read more...
Autism and Friendship: Understanding Connection in Adulthood
Autism and Friendship: Understanding Connection in Adulthood
Friendship for autistic adults is rarely effortless, but it can be profoundly real. In a world built on small talk and sensory overload, this piece explores how autistic connection thrives... Read more...
Autism & Dating: Frequently Asked Questions
Autism & Dating: Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the answers to your top autism dating FAQs! Get tips for navigating social cues and sensory issues for a smoother dating experience. Read more...
14 Inspiring Insights from Love on the Spectrum
14 Inspiring Insights from Love on the Spectrum
Discover 14 inspiring lessons on love, relationships, and self-discovery from the heartwarming Netflix series Love on the Spectrum. From the importance of communication and honesty to self-acceptance and vulnerability, learn... Read more...

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