The Thrive Autism Coaching Blog

High-functioning autism and relationship problems often go hand in hand. Learn why neurological differences affect connection—and what actually helps.

Autism and toxic relationships intersect more than you'd think. Learn why autistic adults are vulnerable to manipulation and how healing is possible.

If your autistic emerging adult doesn't show you love the way you expected, this is for you. The grief is real, and so is the path forward.

Discover how high functioning autism and intimacy intersect. Learn strategies for emotional connection, sensory needs, and communication in relationships.

Discover how autism and sex sensory issues affect intimacy and learn practical strategies couples can use to build comfortable, fulfilling sexual connections.

Understanding autism and sex through a neurodiversity lens. Learn how sensory needs, communication, and consent shape intimacy for autistic adults.

Learn how autism in relationships works through communication clarity, sensory awareness, boundaries, and self-understanding to build healthy, fulfilling connections.

Learn the differences between autistic burnout versus depression, where they overlap, and what recovery strategies may actually help.

In part 2, discover how consent and boundaries impact autism and sex and help to build long-term, emotionally satisfying relationships that help you thrive.

In part 1, learn about autism and sex, relationships, and communication tips to help autistic adults build fulfilling connections and explore sexuality with confidence.

Discover the benefits of autism and the arts. Learn how drama, music, and dance help autistic individuals build skills and confidence.

Discover the benefits of autism and screen time, from self-regulation and executive functioning support to building community.

Discover how autism and ADHD overlap, creating unique challenges and strengths in AuDHD individuals.

Learn about the relationship between tone of voice and autism, and how autistic individuals can overcome challenges with tone of voice.

Uncover popular misconceptions about empathy and autism. Autistic individuals experience and express empathy in their own unique ways.

In the second part of this series on autism and empathy, we look at the challenges associated with this topic and offer solutions to them.

Enter the world of selective mutism in adults and learn its symptoms, the challenges it presents, and strategies for managing it.

Master the art of conversation with our curated list of conversation starters for a variety of settings.

Does one of your loved ones with autism and ADHD often info dump? Learn tips for how you can create a supportive environment for them.

Discover why individuals with autism and/or ADHD often info dump when explaining the topics they love.