The following resources are from the Resources section of “An Intentional Marriage: Tools for a Stronger Relationship”
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD-1)
The Neurodiverse Christian Couples podcast is hosted by Dr Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan. They cover a wide range of topics on the topic of Autism as it affects relationships. Also visit their website for more information and their blog.
Neurodiverse Couples Coach, Robin Tate is a licensed ASD/ADHD life coach who offers coaching and education services to help accommodate and overcome life and/or relationship challenges through a neurological lens. She will help identify your personal values, strengths, and passions in support of personal and professional goals. Contact her to develop different perspectives and achieve the outcomes you’re striving for.
Jeremy and Charity, or Team Rochford as they are affectionately known, are both certified Life Coaches, specializing in individual, parent, and couples coaching. With their unique combination of professional (Jeremy has his BA in Communication Studies & Charity has her BA in Psychology) and personal (Jeremy & Charity have been in a NeuroDivergent relationship for 25 years and both their kids are on the spectrum) experience, Team Rochford, through NeuroFam, bring a truly unique & balanced approach to coaching.
Mark Hutten’s Website and YouTube channel are valuable resources, filled with advice and guidance for both the ASD-1 and the neurotypical (NT) partner. Hutten also runs online group sessions for ASD-1 men and NT spouses whose marriages are struggling with the ramifications of personality differences.
Hutten has a good YouTube video which includes an extensive questionnaire on diagnosing ASD-1. It is not a clinical diagnosis, but does cover all the points that will enable the viewer to determine if ASD-1 traits are present.
Barbara Grant has 65+ years of cumulative life experience with autism/ADHD relationships (marriages and family members), as well as over 25 years of experience in faith-based coaching, mentoring, and counseling. She is a Christian and a trained Biblical counselor, plus she holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been certified in Autism, ADHD, and neurodiverse couples & family coaching. She is a contributing author (and the editor) of recently a soon-to-be-released book about neurodiverse Christian marriages (see below). Over the years she has appeared on many podcasts and panels as an ASD/ADHD relationship specialist.
Altogether Autism is a web-based information resource for people on the autism spectrum, their families, and professionals working in this field.
Autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be ‘cured’. Many autistic adults consider that being autistic is fundamental to their identity.
Autism is a spectrum. This means that some people are affected more than others. For example, some autistic people do not use verbal language, while others have excellent spoken language skills but may find it difficult to understand what other people mean.
While all autistic people share some common differences in the way they see, hear and feel the world, they all have different strengths and abilities and challenges which affect their lives in different ways at different ages and in different environments.
Autism From the Inside. Their vision is for autistic people to have the confidence to live an authentic life with a strong sense of identity, inclusion, belonging, and social connection. Founded by Paul Micallef, who discovered he was autistic at age 30, they offer a range of courses, events and coaching services for autistic adults and children, parents, educators, and the wider community.
They tailor their programs to meet the diverse needs and interests of the autistic community. Whether you want to learn more about autism, develop new skills or connect with like-minded individuals, they’ve got you covered.
They also create educational neuro-affirming content and facilitate a private membership community to share a lived experience perspective on the joys and challenges experienced by autistic children and adults, as well as the people who support them.
Tony Attwood’s books are known and respected worldwide for his detailed knowledge and insights about autism.