Neurodivergent Relationship Dynamics
A practical, neuro-affirming guide to communication, co-regulation, division of labor, and intimacy for ADHD/Autistic individuals and their partners.
Course Syllabus
The Neurodivergent Relationship Lens
We establish a non-pathologizing foundation. You will learn how Autistic and ADHD brains connect, express intimacy, and process emotions. We explore why standard, neurotypical relationship advice often backfires, and how to define your relationship on your own terms.
Key Worksheets & Guides Taught:
- Deconstructing the 'Double Empathy Problem' in relationships
- Understanding Autistic and ADHD attachment and communication profiles
- How neurotypical advice can unintentionally damage neurodivergent relationships
Neuro-Inclusive Communication & RSD
Conflict in neurodivergent relationships is often amplified by sensory overload or intense rejection sensitivity (RSD). We provide concrete verbal scripts and nervous system strategies to navigate arguments, accommodate processing delays, and avoid the dread loop of defensiveness.
Key Worksheets & Guides Taught:
- Navigating RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) during conflict
- Handling cognitive processing delays and verbal shutdowns
- Moving beyond traditional 'I' statements to direct, explicit communication
Sensory Safety & Co-Regulation
Sensory differences can lead to chronic, unseen irritation in a shared home. We guide you through a complete sensory audit of your shared spaces, helping you design boundaries that allow one partner to decompress in silence while the other seeks stimulation.
Key Worksheets & Guides Taught:
- Conducting a couple's sensory audit (sound, light, touch, temperature)
- Managing different sensory profiles (sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding)
- Creating structured 'non-verbal' connection times and sensory quiet zones
Executive Flow: Chores, Spoons, and Labor
Executive dysfunction is a frequent battleground for couples. We help you systematically dismantle the painful 'nagging' or 'parent-child' dynamic. We teach you how to divide chores according to cognitive interest and daily energy reserves (spoons), utilizing highly visual, neuro-friendly tracking systems.
Key Worksheets & Guides Taught:
- Deconstructing the exhausting 'parent-child' dynamic in ADHD relationships
- Applying 'Spoon Theory' to division of household labor
- Designing collaborative, visual chore boards that honor executive function
$199.00 USD
Included FREE for all practice therapy clients
What's Included with Enrollment:
- ✔Lifetime access for BOTH partners under a single tuition fee
- ✔12 self-paced video lectures detailing neuro-inclusive techniques
- ✔8 printable couple's sensory and division-of-labor worksheets
- ✔Access to our facilitated weekly relationship support integration calls
Facilitated Couples Groups
Connect with other neuro-diverse couples in our structured, clinical-grade support groups to validate experiences and troubleshoot division of labor or communication systems.
Support Group Details →Build a secure, neuro-affirming relationship.
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