Are you an adult with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's? Are you in a relationship with someone on the autism spectrum? Are you struggling emotionally, socially, spiritually or otherwise? Then you've come to the right place. We are here to help you in any way we can. Kick off your shoes and stay awhile...

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PODCASTS with Mark Hutten, M.A. and Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes

Mind-Blindness and its Effect on Marital Relationships

Mind-blindness is a cognitive divergence where the person with ASD is unable to attribute mental states to others. As a result, of this social and empathetic cognitive occurrence, the person has great difficulty putting themselves "into someone else's shoes" and can’t conceptualize, understand, or predict certain aspects of others  (e.g., their behaviors, beliefs, desires, emotions, intentions, and thoughts).

==> Click here for the podcast (part 1).


Mind Blindness and Remorse and Repair

This podcast looks at false apologies that result from mind-blindness and emotions-blindness. We also look at the difference between empathy and compassion - and which one the ASD spouse can act on.

==> Click here for the podcast (part 2).

 

More resources for Neurodiverse Couples:

==> Online Group Therapy for Men with ASD

==> Online Group Therapy for NT Wives

==> Living With Aspergers: Help for Couples 

==> One-on-One Counseling for Struggling Individuals & Couples Affected by Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism  

==> Online Group Therapy for Couples and Individuals Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

 ==> Cassandra Syndrome Recovery for NT Wives

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