Many couples come to therapy feeling confused about patterns around touch, conflict, irritability, or emotional distance. One partner may feel rejected. The other may feel overwhelmed. Often, the missing piece is sensory processing. Sensory sensitivities are common in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. While sensory differences are part of the diagnostic criteria Read More
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Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples When ADHD Is Present
Neurodiverse couples often experience relationship challenges that can feel confusing and deeply painful, especially when one partner has ADHD. These challenges are not the result of a lack of effort or care, but rather differences in attention, emotional processing, communication styles, and daily functioning. Over time, these differences can create patterns of misunderstanding and emotional Read More
Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples When Autism Is Present
Biggest Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples: When One Partner is on the Autism Spectrum Relationships between neurodiverse partners, especially when one partner is on the autism spectrum, can face unique challenges. Differences in communication, emotional processing, and daily routines can create tension or misunderstandings, even in caring and committed relationships. Communication Differences and the Double Empathy Read More