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This Is How to Talk About Disability, According to Disabled People

By JR Thorpe — 2017

When the problems facing the disabled community are so material, it may seem inconsequential to have a conversation about words, but a debate about how we talk about disabilities, and how disabled people talk about themselves, has been going on for decades, and it’s especially important now, with disability rights at risk, to make sure we’re all on the same page. A growing number of people in the disabled community are using identity-first language, and this is how to figure out if you should be using it, too.

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Autistic Relationships: 10 Tips for Neurotypical Partners in Neurodiverse Relationships

Being in a neurodiverse relationship can be extra challenging! In this video, Tay (neurodiverse) and her husband Scott (neurotypical) share 10 Tips for Neurotypical Partners in Neurodiverse Relationships.

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The Asperger Couple’s Workbook: Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors

Asperger Syndrome (AS) can affect some of the fundamental ingredients required to make relationships work, such as emotional empathy and communication. This workbook provides couples affected by AS with strategies that will benefit their relationship together, and their family as a whole.

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Tips for Romantic Relationships with Autistic Partners | Purple Ella

Tips for romantic relationships with autistic partners. I've been married for 18 years, and in that time we learned that I am autistic. Since finding out about my autism our relationship has grown better and stronger.

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The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD

More and more often, adults are realizing that the reason they are struggling so much in their relationship is that they are impacted by previously undiagnosed adult ADHD. Learning how to interact around ADHD symptoms is often the difference between joy together and chronic anger and frustration.

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Love and Asperger’s: Practical Strategies to Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection

Everyday techniques to strengthen empathy and connection in neurodiverse couples Life with a partner whose neurotype is different than yours is filled with moments that are surprising, unique, and sometimes challenging.

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Our Socially Awkward Marriage: Stories from an Asperger’s Relationship

Through a series of warm and uplifting stories, Tom and Linda Peters take you into the heart of their socially awkward marriage. Tom had long suspected that there was something wrong with him, but despite his best efforts, he could never figure out what it was.

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The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband

A warm and hilarious memoir by a man diagnosed with Asperger syndrome who sets out to save his relationship. Five years after David Finch married Kristen, the love of his life, they learned that he has Asperger syndrome.

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Creating Love: The Next Great Stage of Growth

John Bradshaw’s bestselling books and compelling PBS series have touched and changed millions of lives.

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The Right to Sexuality

Paul and Hava met at a performing-arts social event for people with intellectual disabilities. With the assistance of their parents, they went on a few successful dates. The connection was immediate. After some time, they decided to make their strong, loving bond official.

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The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship...

Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your ASD partner.

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