Dating with Autism: A Realistic and Honest Roadmap for Connection Communication and Intimacy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798319328441)

Dating with Autism is a straightforward and supportive guide written for autistic adults who are navigating the confusing world of dating, relationships, and emotional connection. This book breaks away from unrealistic dating advice and offers real strategies for building honest, respectful relationships-without masking or pretending to be someone else.

Inside this guide, you'll find practical tools for understanding dating expectations, building meaningful communication, and expressing your needs confidently. Each chapter includes examples from real autistic experiences, evidence-based suggestions, and step-by-step scripts for tough conversations-from how to say "I like you" to how to explain sensory boundaries.

Written with clarity, warmth, and clinical understanding, this book helps autistic individuals feel more confident in dating while staying true to who they are. It also provides key insights for neurotypical partners who want to understand and support their autistic loved ones.

If you're tired of dating advice that assumes everyone communicates the same way, this is the book for you.

You'll learn how to:

• Express romantic interest clearly without guessing games

• Communicate needs and boundaries without guilt

• Recognize respectful vs manipulative behavior

• Cope with rejection, ghosting, or awkward dates

• Rebuild confidence after dating setbacks

• Explore intimacy, sensory preferences, and consent

• Build lasting relationships based on honesty and trust

Dating is difficult. But connection is possible-on your terms.

Perfect for:

• Autistic adults dating for the first time

• Late-diagnosed autistic individuals

• Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ daters

• Therapists and counselors supporting autistic clients

• Allies and partners seeking better understanding