Laura Schreiner

Laura Schreiner, a licensed professional counselor and expert in neurodiversity, shares her 20-year journey through her own neurodiverse marriage. She discusses the nonlinear nature of communication in such relationships and uses humor and empathy to navigate misunderstandings with her autistic husband. The importance of personal growth over ‘fixing’ is another key takeaway, alongside insights on emotional burnout and unmet expectations. Listeners gain a compassionate perspective on what truly makes these relationships thrive.

This podcast features Laura Schreiner, a licensed counselor and expert on neurodiversity. She shares insights on how neurodiverse relationships can thrive through messy and nonlinear progress. Key topics include the importance of forgiveness in healing and the role of practical tools over idealized expectations. The discussion emphasizes building awareness, tolerance, and using tailored strategies to bridge differences. Listeners gain valuable tips on fostering connection, navigating discomfort, and recognizing markers of progress in their relationships.

Laura Schreiner, a licensed professional counselor specializing in neurodivergent couples, shares her insights from over 20 years of marriage to her autistic husband. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, both with each other and their children. Laura highlights her husband's surprising communication skills and the shift in their dynamic when she detached from emotional outcomes. With humor and warmth, they emphasize that they are not opposites but complementary puzzle pieces, providing relatable wisdom for both neurodivergent and neurotypical partners.