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Autism and the Two of Us : How Understanding Each Other Can Help You Build a Stronger, Lasting Love

Cindy N. (private practice, United States) Ariel
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Guilford Publications (Guilford Press)
Published: August 21, 2026
ISBN: 9781462560189
246 pages
Country of publication: United States

£19.99

Accepting each other’s differences is important for all couples–especially when one partner is Autistic and the other is not. Psychologist Cindy N. Ariel has spent decades counseling neurodiverse couples. In this compassionate book, she offers vital insights and strategies to help your relationship thrive. Dr. Ariel guides you to understand how Autistic and neurotypical brains work differently and find solutions to common struggles, emphasizing that nothing is “wrong” with either of you. From managing household routines and money to navigating one another’s wants and needs about socializing, parenting, hobbies, sex and intimacy, and much more, clear and loving communication is key. Every chapter includes vivid stories, self-reflection questions, conversation starters, and action plans to build connection. You and your partner can keep exploring, creating, and sustaining the relationship you envision. Dr. Ariel shows how.

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