If you are interested in attending the mixed neurotype support group that Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton co-facilitate, called "Navigating Your Neurodiverse Relationship" the cost is only $25 per session. We meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month and we offer 2 groups. One meets at 12:30pm EST and the other meets at 6:30pm EST. You can ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ to register for the upcoming group. In addition, check out Mona's website at: www.neurodiverselove.com if you would like to buy a digital deck of the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards for ONLY $11, or the Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook for ONLY $12.97 Thank you for being part of the Neurodiverse Love community! ______________________________________________________ During this episode, Orion Kelly-That Autistic Guy on YouTube shares insights into what makes his neurodiverse relationship work and how he feels about being a husband, father and a member of "The Lost Generation". Orion also shares how he uses his skills as a content creator to help others and highlights his commitment to making sure his autistic son has a better life then he has had. Some of the other topics addressed on this episode are: What it feels like to be considered bad or broken, ostracized or bullied. Your purpose is your gift and what you're good at and the importance of finding your skills and then giving them away. Why dating and relationships can be hard for some neurodivergent people. How his communication style impacted his dating life. Finding a partner who understands you and can accept you. Being seen as funny, rather then offensive. Self loathing, self-hatred, and a lack of worth when you know you're different. You can't tell a PC to be a Mac! Not being able to accept compliments, because words don't matter, actions do. Understanding that your autistic partner has a neurodevelopmental disability. Understanding what your partner's emotional intimacy needs are. The importance of individual therapy and applying what you learn. Trying to fix things, rather then listening to understand. Looking at the other person's perspective. Differences in brains can be a supportive thing in a romantic relationship. Understanding your autistic partner's type of honesty. Knowing what makes your partner feel loved and understanding their wants and needs. Autistic people can be very sensitive to any type of rejection or criticism. Depersonalization is the key! Frontloading conversations can help with understanding and connection. Seeing differences as reality, rather then misconstruing them as rude, abrasive or inappropriate. To learn more about Orion Kelly you can visit his website at: www.orionkelly.com.au or check out his YouTube Channel at: That Autistic Guy, or listen to his podcast: My Friend Autism. I would also highly recommend his book: Autism Feels: An Earthlings Guide.

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