WeAreAutism.org - The Social Support Network for People Living with Autism

Autistics want the same things that others want in their friendships. We want to have friends who are loving, honest, and kind. I'm writing this with the assumption that the reader is a non-autistic who wants to be a friend to an autistic person. Note that while many autistics may agree with the thoughts expressed below, not everything expressed here will apply to every autistic. It is best to talk with your friend about these things and find out what each of you could do to become closer friends. Be Clear Autistics aren't always "subtle" individuals. We experience the world very deeply, and...

Those who have been diagnosed with high functioning adult autism have the opportunity to live relatively normal lives. This includes having a job, being in a relationship and even starting a family. However, developing an intimate relationship with another person can still be a difficult process for a high functioning autistic, though certainly not impossible. The following are 10 tips on how to manage adult autism and have a healthy, strong relationship. 1. Don’t rush into anything – Developing an intimate relationship with a person is often a slow-going and temperamental process, regardless if one is autistic or not. Therefore, although you...

Are Asperger relationships difficult to maintain? The social skill and communication issues inherent in Asperger's syndrome can challenge some relationships. However, there are ways for both the person with Aspergers and loved ones to successfully work through the issues. A person with Aspergers can form meaningful and close relationships with parents, spouses, extended family and friends. Common Asperger Relationship Issues A person with Aspergers and his loved ones may find themselves in conflicts that have root in key aspects of the condition. The conflicts are often misunderstandings that stem from differences in emotional responses, communication and social skills problems, routines and obsessive...

He's gentle, unworldly, highly attentive and charmingly old-fashioned. The catch? The very things that make Keith so attractive to Sarah are symptoms of Asperger's. Anna Moore meets the couples living with this surprisingly common condition Sarah Hendrickx and Keith Newton sit tilted towards one other, laughing a lot and disappearing down the occasional alley of in-jokes, as couples do when they're still in that early, besotted stage. Keith...

 In this day and age, online dating and social networking seem to be the hype of cyberspace! However, for a single parent to a child with autism, it can be a dreadful nightmare! As a single parent of a child with Autism, I have met a few decent prospective suitors on such successful online dating sites such aswww.match.com and www.eharmony.com. However, I am in a long-term relationship or marriage yet! Why? Although, the men I have been conversing with in cyberspace and gone out to dinner on a few occasions are very promising guys, they just didn't seem to be able to relate to the lifestyle that a single parent with a child with Autism had, which is...

 Can You Offer Dating Advice to an Adult with Asperger Syndrome?   I recently received this email, and not having Asperger Syndrome I can only suggest that the writer take a look at some of the books and forums dedicated to relationships and autism. Of course, I can also point to examples of adults on the spectrum with terrific relationships, as well as adults who are happily unpartnered. I'm guessing, though, that many of you can offer much more useful advice based on personal experience. Recently, I have accepted and loved myself unconditionally (a good thing), after being diagnosed with both Attention Deficit Disorder...