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Neurodiverse Relationships

​Neurotypical:  a person whose brain has developed and operates like most other people's (80%-85% of the population)

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Neurodivergent: people with neurological differences, not disorders to be cured, that involve unique ways of thinking, learning, and processing information compared to the "typical" population, including (but not limited to): ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders, Tourette syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and more. 

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Neurodiverse: a group (or pair) of people who have differing neuro-styles; can be differing neurodivergencies, or some neurotypical and some neurodiverse members

For example: a neurotypical partner and an Autistic partner; a partner with ADHD, an Autistic partner, and a partner with an audio processing disorder; two AuDHD partners; a neurotypical partner and an ADHD partner, etc. 

 

In This Counseling Space, We....

Learn

About neurobiological differences in function, communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation + experience, executive function, + more

Neuro-inclusive communication skills (both 'translating' your personal neuro-style of communication into another's, and ways to ask them to 'translate' theirs into yours)
 
About your own neurological experience, masking habits, unmasking your Self, needs, preferences, etc.

About your partner's neurological experience, masking habits, unmasking Self, needs, preferences, etc.

+ Tips & Tricks for success in neurodiverse relationships (romantic or otherwise)
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Explore

Personal experiences of neurodiversity + their effect on your life

Expressions of differences in emotional connection + physical intimacy

Problem-solving and conflict resolution tools 

Role expectations, assumptions, & boundaries, & clarifying them 

Balance of individuation + interdependence

Household management structures, wants, needs, skills, & mental-emotional labor division

Effects of and recovery from neurodiversity-related trauma, late-diagnosis, & pathologization of neurodivergent behavior on relationship
 

Choose

New relationship norms

To uphold old/established personal and/or relationship norms

How to most effectively and comfortably communicate with one another, in comfort and in conflict

Ways to balance day-to-day needs, together

What parts of life are of highest value, and how to co-prioritize them in the relationship

Boundary setting & maintenance

Agreed upon ways of connecting, engaging in emotional or physical intimacy, and other relational ways-of-being

What is 'you,' what is 'me,' and what is 'us'

 

...and more!
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