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Dating While Autistic

Cut Through the Social Quagmire and Find Your Person
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This is the second book in the series Adulting while Autistic, which explores the facets of neurodivergent adulthood, including dating, marriage and parenthood. Wendela Whitcomb Marsh delves into the many ways autists can succeed and be true to themselves in a neuromajority world. Dating is stressful, isn't it? If you're autistic, the thought of trying to meet someone new can feel exhausting. Could you use a dating coach, but in book form? Then you've come to the right place. This book takes you from first date to friendship to love. You'll find "Bad Idea/Better Idea" tips for what to avoid, and what to try instead. "A Couple of Singles" follows two fictional autistic characters, Bill and Trish, on their quest for love. "Ask Yourself" offers opportunities to reflect on what's important to you. Finally, "Actually Autistic Love Stories" bring first-hand knowledge from neurodivergent couples who are already living the dream. If you want down-to-earth guidance on how to navigate dating and relationships, you've come to the right place. This book is for you.
Wendela Whitcomb Marsh has a heart for autists of all ages, and for the amazing parents and professionals who love them and work with them. Having been a teacher, counselor, psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, as well as parent of and spouse to awesome autistic people, she brings a unique perspective to working with this population. She lives in Salem, Oregon.
Chapter 1 MANAGE EXPECTATIONS: Not Everyone You Like Will Like You Chapter 2 FLIRTY OR FRIENDLY: How Can You Tell? Chapter 3 HOW TO CHAT: Let's Talk About That Chapter 4 RESPECT BOUNDARIES: Don't Overstep, and Don't Get Stepped Over Chapter 5 SENSE AND SENSORY SENSIBILITY: It's Different for Everyone Chapter 6 INTERESTS: Yours, Mine, and Ours Chapter 7 SPEED LIMITS: The Slower Partner Sets the Pace Chapter 8 HAPPY ENDINGS HAPPEN...In Their Own Sweet Time
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