The Stigma and Fear That Neurodivergent Individuals and Neurodiverse Couples May Experience-Guest Co-host-Nicole Knowlton

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During this episode, Mona and Nicole Knowlton talk about the stigma and fear neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse couples may experience when sharing their neurodiverse journey.

Some of the topics addressed include:

• The stigma and fear around diagnosis and self identification;
• Stereotypes that impact the responses received;
• How social media content is helping;
• When, or how, to share with friends, family, and coworkers;
• Looking at the genetic component of neurodiversity and reviewing your family tree;
• What it means to have a diagnosis and how it may impact you in the future (ie: discrimination and/or accommodations);
• The importance of seeing your partner for who they are and not what you want them to be;
• Being "neuro-gifted" and "neuro-talented";
• Why it may be challenging to stop masking or camouflaging;
• Mind-blindness; and
• Healing old wounds and finding a new way of relating.

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If you would like to contact Nicole for coaching, therapy and/or assessments. You can find her on Psychology Today or on Twitter @aspietherapist

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If you are interested in learning more about the support groups that Mona offers for neurotypical/non-autistic partners or neurodiverse couples,

please send her a DM on Instagram @neurodiverse_love, an email at: neurodiverselove4u@gmail.com. or visit her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com

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