Can Autistic Individuals Have Cassandra Syndrome?

Neurodiverse relationship expert Jodi Carlton discusses how #CassandraSyndrome affects autistic partners in #neurodiverserelationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding both neurotypical and autistic experiences, highlighting that trauma can impact either partner. Learn about the double empathy problem, emotional isolation, and how these challenges can shape relationships.

 

00:00 Introduction: Cassandra Syndrome in Neurodiverse Relationships 01:03 Purpose of the Channel: Uniting, Not Dividing
02:28 Overview of Cassandra Syndrome
04:24 Addressing First Comment - "I'm a late diagnosed autistic woman married to a non-autistic man..."
04:44 Affirming the Autistic Experience of Trauma
05:36 Not All Partners (ND or NT) Experience Trauma
06:02 Addressing Second Comment - "Yeah. I definitely see this happening infinitely more for the autistic than the neurotypical..."
06:36 Us vs. Them
07:20 Let's Understand Each Other. Both Partners Can Experience Trauma 08:30 Addressing Last Comment - "In my experience, it not only depends on the cognitive empathy or the theory of mind and general emotional intelligence of the autistic partner but also the level..."
11:12 Final Thoughts: Cassandra Syndrome and Autistic Trauma
11:55 Share Your Experience in the Comments

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I AM NEURODIVERGENT: I discovered as an adult that I am #ADHD, and I was married to an autistic man for 19 years. I also had other neurodiverse romantic relationships and have an autistic daughter and an ADHD son. Through the years, I have realized that my entire extended family is neurodivergent. My relationships with neurodiverse family and friends have been my personal training ground for understanding and helping partners and couples in their own relationships.

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