Affective vs cognitive empathy in relationships

The first episode of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries will be released on February 14, 2026. Through this four part series, you will meet four Neurodiverse couples who share some of their lived experiences, lessons learned and the strengths, challenges and differences they’ve had in their marriages. None of the couples knew they were in a mixed neurotype relationship when they married and each shares some of the experiences that have led to more connection, understanding and acceptance of each other’s differences.

In addition, you will hear from three coaches/therapists who work with Neurodiverse couples. They share their perspective on why challenges may be occurring and also provide strategies and tools for increasing connection.

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This episode is another fantastic session from

the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. Caron Starobin, LCSW identifies how neurodivergence shows up in intimate relationships, what this means for couples in relationships where neurodivergence is in the mix, and the tools and concepts from Relational Life Therapy that constructively and compassionately nurtures relational living with a neurodiversity affirming mindset.

Caron is a licensed clinical social worker and has been practicing for over 24 years. She owns Starobin Counseling, a group practice based in the D.C. Metropolitan area.  Prior to her social work career, Caron was a professional modern dancer and choreographer based in Minneapolis for 10 years and loved engaging in community through the performing arts.  Her therapeutic lens is deeply informed by family systems thinking, Relational Life Therapy, and years of training with experts in the fields of neurodevelopment and autism.  Caron’s work is also informed by her experience providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy for autistic people and their family members dating back to 2001.  Caron and her team at Starobin Counseling recognize that understanding differently wired brains benefits all of us.   Caron is certified in Relational Life Therapy and is a trainer at the Relational Life Institute.  She presents nationally on intimacy in neurodiverse couples and family relationships as well as on neurodiversity affirming therapy in general.

You can learn more about Caron and the services her and her team offer here.

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