Dr. Ali Arena is. a speech-language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst who specializes in working with people who have autism. She even does what’s called neurodiverse couples counseling, where one partner is on the spectrum and the other is not. Along with her expertise on the dating intricacies of people with autism, she also does counseling for individuals who are not on the spectrum, who just struggle socially.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

The importance of encouraging creativity in children
How to find objectivity in creativity
Differences in communication on and off the spectrum
Misconceptions about autism
How to break down social skills into rules
Differences in cultural communication
The importance of expressing yourself in an authentic way
How to tackle codependency
How to analyze recurring feelings
The importance of learning the communication patterns of loved ones
How to deal with passive aggression
The reasons we lie
The consequences to people-pleasing
The importance of asking yourself what you’re willing to put up with
How the pandemic is affecting our communication skills
The positives to dating during quarantine
How to overcome Zoom fatigue
The importance of asking yourself what you’re avoiding
How to take baby steps to find a work-life balance that suits you
How to find ways to spark joy in the mundane
How confronting fear leads to empowerment
Why you shouldn’t say “good girl”
Society’s negative connotation of the word “creativity” & how to become friends with yours
How to handle criticism in the moment
And SO MANY MORE communication tips!

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Tips for Setting Boundaries, Communication + Dating On & Off The Spectrum w/ Dr. Ali Arena