Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re talking about neurodivergence and dating with our guest, Mady Snyder, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in working with late-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals and couples! Whew, I am so ready!
Dating is a complex journey for most, but for those with neurodivergence, it can present distinct challenges and yet many opportunities.
Today, we'll discuss:
- What is neurodivergence and what are the strengths of the neurodivergent person?
- Navigating Social Cues: The complexities of interpreting social signals, understanding flirting, and the challenges posed by dating experiences like ghosting.
- Sensory Sensitivities: How can heightened sensory experiences impact dating?
- Rejection sensitivity: What are the ways this shows up and what can we do about rejection in dating?
- Communication: How might differences in communication styles and expectations lead to misunderstandings, and what are some strategies that are helpful here?
- Why the neurodivergent person might just be a superconnector!
- Masking: the function of masking, how we can unmask, and ultimately bring more vulnerability and authenticity into the dating process
And honestly, much more!
So, whether you're neurodivergent yourself, dating someone who is, or simply interested in understanding diverse dating experiences, this conversation is for you!
Let’s do this Flirties, and meet Mady!
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About your guest: Mady Snyder, LMFT, is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist based in Pasadena, California, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. She specializes in working with late-identified autistic and ADHD adults, with a focus on identity, relationships, and the often-overlooked nuances of neurodivergent dating. Mady brings warmth, humor, and deep insight to her work, creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals feel seen, supported, and celebrated as their full selves.
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchspace/ Website https://www.madysnyder.com/ Infographics on Autism https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-infographics/ ADHD Infographics https://neurodivergentinsights.com/adhd-infographics/ Self Assessments for Autism, ADHD, OCD, Others https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ Live Your Values Card Deck https://lisacongdon.com/products/values-deck Camouflaging https://embrace-autism.com/autism-and-camouflaging/ ND Therapist DirectoryAbout your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!
As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, roman
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