YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship with Jodi Carlton, MEd

How to Get Unstuck in Neurodiverse Partnerships | Expert Panel (Pt 2)

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Jul 23, 2025
Barbara Grant, a neurodiverse couples coach with a PhD from the School of Hard Knocks, and Robin Tate, a certified autism specialist and founder of Robin Tate LLC, share their insights on navigating neurodiverse relationships. They discuss how change is possible even when only one partner engages in the work. The panel explores the distinction between coaching and therapy, the significance of nervous system regulation for communication, and practical tools for improving relational dynamics. With clarity and compassion, they guide listeners through decision-making and setting healthy boundaries.
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Barbara's Neurodiverse Marriages

  • Barbara Grant shared her experience being in two neurodivergent marriages and parenting a neurodivergent son.
  • She highlighted how subtle differences disrupt relational rapport.
ADVICE

Start Couples Separately

  • Start couples separately to avoid early dysregulation and enhance progress.
  • This approach is supported by research and used by some therapists and coaches.
ADVICE

Retrain Your Brain Habits

  • Use practical tools to rewire the brain by changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
  • Retraining the brain can help replace dysfunctional habits with healthier patterns.
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