By Ariane Resnick — 2022
Neurodiversity is the idea that it’s normal and acceptable for people to have brains that function differently from one another.
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Marianne Eloise knows what it is to be neurodiverse. Here, she unpacks the misconceptions that can make dating – and relationships – harder for autistic people
Forming relationships can be challenging when you have autism because you might not be the one to take the lead and engage with others.
Not surprisingly, the romantic lives of autistic adults are just like those of neurotypical adults: never easy.
Filmmaker Evan Mead, who has Asperger’s, exposes struggles with dating and intimacy for people on the autism spectrum and runs events featuring speed dating and exploring facial expressions.
Romantic relationships are hard enough, but what if your partner is autistic?
I put a great deal of emphasis on employment because I see so many very intelligent people with autism and Asperger's syndrome without satisfying jobs. A satisfying profession made life have meaning for me. I am what I do and think instead of what I feel.
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