People who experience psychosis experience a disconnect from reality. They may experience hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behaviors and diminished emotional expression. Psychosis is commonly associated with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and bipolar and related disorders. In 2003, a research team from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry…

A neurodiverse intimate adult relationship is a relationship between a person with high-functioning autism and a typically developing, or “neurotypical,” person. Typically developing people are people who don’t have autism or another developmental disorder. In a nutshell, high-functioning autism is autism (or ASD) without cognitive or language impairment. Many people…

A neurodiverse relationship is a relationship between a typically developing, or “neurotypical,” person and a person with high-functioning autism. High-functioning autism in adults can be difficult to recognize. Many older adults on the autism spectrum were never diagnosed as children. …

Adults with high-functioning autism have theory of mind deficits or “mindblindness” and theory of mind deficits have a major impact on marriage and adult relationships. Mindblindness, or theory of mind, is the ability to perceive what the world is like from other people’s perspectives. People with autism are aware of…

“It takes two to tango” is an old adage most often interpreted to mean that fights only happen because both people are participating. Its moral is: if you’re part of a fight, it’s your fault, too. You wouldn’t be in the fight if you weren’t choosing to be in…

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live and work at an unprecedented pace. As a parent, you want the best for your child. But as we look towards the future, with the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, what will that “best” look like? How can…

Neurodiverse relationships are vulnerable to physical, verbal, psychological, sexual and financial domestic abuse, with psychological abuse being the most common (Rench, 2014). Both partners are vulnerable to experiencing trauma in the relationship. People with autism have a difficult time understanding how their own actions affect others and will often take…

Partners with autism lack the immediate empathy and theory of mind (or ability to see their spouses’ perspectives) that would otherwise help them understand the wisdom of putting a halt to their own aggressions during divorce (Baron-Cohen, 1995; Frith & Happe, 1999). With only an awareness of their own perspectives…

Guest Post (Anonymous) Know what emotional and psychological abuse is, and maintain tight boundaries. Take relationships slow. Pay attention to behavior that seems “off,” confusing or inconsiderate. Do not make excuses for it. In a healthy relationship, conflict is normal and collaborative resolution is a reasonable expectation. Pay attention if you are always…