
What happened: The docuseries âLove on the Spectrumâ is airing on Netflix later this month. The series follows young adults with autism as they navigate the world of dating with the support of dating experts. The series, which is directed by Cian OâCleary, first premiered on ABC Australia in November 2019. OâCleary also created the Australian series âEmployable Me,â which followed autistic job seekers.
I hope this series will start conversations, help bring about understanding and acceptance, and ultimately inspire people with autism, their families and society at large to find ways to help people on the spectrum find love. â Cian OâCleary, Entertainment Tonight
EW exclusively debuts the trailer for dating docu-series 'Love on the Spectrum' following young adults on the autism spectrum looking for love.â https://t.co/YdQvEyvMKI
â Entertainment Weekly (@EW) July 7, 2020
The Frontlines: There are often misconceptions that autistic people donât want to be in relationships or that they canât love. Along with âLove on the Spectrumâ some other documentaries and books shared an autistic perspective on the subject:
- âAutism in Loveâ, a documentary that aired on PBS and followed four people on the spectrum as they navigated romantic relationships
- The book âThe Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Aspergerâs Syndrome and One Manâs Quest to be a Better Husbandâ by David Finch (who is autistic) follows Finchâs journey to save his marriage
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A Mighty Voice: Our contributor, Molly D. Dann-Pipinias, shared this about the theory that autistics canât feel love: âI think my autism allows me to love more deeply than if I were neurotypical. I connect to people in more unique ways. I also feel like my love isnât limited by levels. I love my friends just as deeply as I love my spouse.â You can submit your first person story, too.
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Other things to know: Here are some more articles about autism and relationships:
- Married (With Autism)
- When I Worried My Autism Meant I Was Incapable of Feeling Love
- To My Girlfriend Who Loves Me, Autism and All
- Finding Love as an Autistic Adult: What Itâs Like for Me
How to take action: You can watch the trailer for âLove on the Spectrumâ below and watch all five episodes on Netflix starting July 22.
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