The following resources are from the Resources section of “An Intentional Marriage: Tools for a Stronger Relationship”
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD-1)
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.
https://www.markhuttencounseling.com/
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.
https://www.youtube.com/live/umO7nVqUrMI?si=5BjgpVJc0ib1T1tn
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.
https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/
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.
https://autismexplained.kartra.com/page/Home
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.
https://www.altogetherautism.org.nz/
Tony Attwood’s books are known and respected worldwide for his detailed knowledge and insights about autism.