Find out more about autism and relationships.
People on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities still desire to have friendships and relationships. However, people with autism spectrum disorders often have difficulty forming relationships for a variety of reasons, including difficulty understanding social nuances.
» learn moreSo many people with disabilities dream of getting married, but how do you know you’re with the right person? What do you do when you know that you’re with the wrong person? What are your options? What changes can you make in your situation?
» learn moreLearn more about friendships and how to make them, maintain them and where to go for more information on the subject.
» learn moreKeeping the promise of full inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities includes supporting individuals to date and get married.
» learn moreHaving a relationship is really about true inclusion. What do we mean by true inclusion? The first things that come to mind are working in the community or taking typical classes in school. Our definition of true inclusion goes beyond that. When fully included, your son or daughter will have relationships with other people.
» learn moreThere are many harmful myths about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities being parents. Best practices demonstrate how parents with disabilities can learn the skills they need as parents.
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