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What Employers Can Teach Schools About Neurodiversity

By Sarah D. Sparks — 2021

Thinking differently can be an edge in the work world. Someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may have a drive for novelty that can spark entrepreneurship. And an autistic student’s childhood fascination with games could launch a career in software development. Employers and researchers alike are now beginning to understand how issues that challenge students in the classroom can come with benefits for the right job.

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ADHD and Relationships

If you have ADHD, you might find it hard to date, make friends, or parent. That’s partly because good relationships require you to be aware of other people's thoughts and feelings. But ADHD can make it hard for you to pay attention or react the right way.

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Dating Is Awkward—Even Without Asperger’s

Filmmaker Evan Mead, who has Asperger’s, exposes struggles with dating and intimacy for people on the autism spectrum and runs events featuring speed dating and exploring facial expressions.

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The Top 5 Things People in Neurodiverse Couples Should Know

Romantic relationships are hard enough, but what if your partner is autistic?

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Navigating Love and Autism

As they reach adulthood, the overarching quest of many in this first generation to be identified with Asperger syndrome is the same as many of their nonautistic peers: to find someone to love who will love them back.

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Getting the Help You Want: Neurodiverse Couples Therapy

Don’t Give Up on Couples Counseling! Find a Therapist Who Understands Neurodiversity Instead

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