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Autism & Romantic Relationships: Challenging myths and exploring strengths
with Dr Felicity Sedgewick
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What you’ll explore
- Discover the wide diversity of autistic relationship experiences
- Explore the unique strengths autistic people bring to romantic relationships
- Challenge common myths using research and lived insights
- Learn practical ways to support healthy, affirming relationships
About this talk
What does dating, connection and partnership look like for someone with autism? In this engaging online workshop, we’ll unpack common stereotypes while exploring the real strengths and challenges that shape autistic romantic relationships.
Drawing on current research and lived experience, the session introduces neurodiversity-affirming perspectives that help build understanding, communication and more positive relationship experiences for autistic people and their partners.
A peek inside
Your speaker: Dr Felicity Sedgewick
Dr Felicity Sedgewick is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Education at the University of Bristol. She has worked with autistic and neurodivergent people for over a decade, particularly with autistic women and girls. Her research has focused on gender differences in autism, relationships, and mental health, as well as experiences in higher education. Her work is strongly participatory in design and aims to always reflect community priorities. She is the lead author of the book Autism and Maskin
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