YOUR Neurodiverse Relationship with Jodi Carlton

Ep. 7: Rob, 51, autistic -”I would go to meetups where I knew no one & I would be social with people I never met before - that’s like the Super Bowl of social practice”   In today's episode Rob shares with Jodi how his ex-wife's family didn't like him and he didn't understand why until two of his son's were diagnosed as autistic. He shares his perspective on smiling and learning to use tone of voice as well as his personal strategies for being intentional with practicing social skills, all of which has resulted in new friendships.   In this episode, Jodi mentions research about how autistic individuals don't use facial expressions and eye contact for information in the same way as non-autistic individuals. One study notes:   "Direct eye contact elicits a heightened physiological response as indicated by heightened skin conductance and increased amygdala activity. For individuals with autism, avoiding the eyes is an adaptive strategy, however, this approach interferes with the ability to process facial cues of identity, expressions and intentions, The “eye avoidance” strategy has negative effects on the ability to decode facial information about identity, expression, and intentions, exacerbating the social challenges for persons with ASD."   Tanaka, J. W., & Sung, A. (2016). The "Eye Avoidance" Hypothesis of Autism Face Processing. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 46(5), 1538–1552. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1976-7 __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook GroupFOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn  

Ep. 6  Current Therapy Models Harm Neurodiverse Relationships (Pt. 2)   In this episode, part 2 of Jodi's chat with Mona and Manecia, all three professionals share how counseling made things worse in their own neurodiverse relationships, and how new models that are specific to neurodiverse couples are critical.   Listen to part 1 in Episode 3, "Jodi Gets Personal With Two Other Professionals About Their Own Relationships."   Listen to Mona and Manecia's podcast.   __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook GroupFOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Ep. 5 Matt and Jen (Pt 1), a Neurodiverse Couple: From Contemplating Divorce to Thriving On today's episode, Jodi talks with Matt and Jen, a neurodiverse couple who were contemplating divorce when Jen first found Jodi's coaching program and reached out for help.  They share how they discovered Matt is autistic, and the challenges they each experienced in their relationship, but also how the new framework and new skills have totally changed their lives and their marriage.Part 1 of 2 (Part 2 will broadcast on April 12th, 2022) CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast! __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook GroupFOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Ep. 4 Clara (Pt 2) Sensory Overwhelm & How It Results in Others Feeling Rejected Episode 4: In this episode Jodi talks with returning autistic guest Clara about sensory processing dysfunction. Clara, a music teacher, and performer, compares how the brain receives sound to a music mixing board that raises and lowers volume. Jodi and Clara also chat about how neurotypical partners often misinterpret autistic sensory overwhelm as rejection. Be a guest on the podcast. __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online to be a podcast guest or to BOOK A CONSULTATION or ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook Group: Adult Autism Relationships - Jodi Carlton, M.Ed.FOLLOW Jodi Carlton on: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Ep. 3 Jodi, Mona, and Manecia, two neurodiversity professionals get personal about their own relationships. (Pt 1)   In this episode, Jodi talks with Mona and Manecia, hosts of the Neurodiverse Love podcast.  All three are professionals committed to helping neurodiverse couples navigate relationships, but who have also been in (or are currently in) their own autism relationships.  Listen in as they share their own very personal experiences.   CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast! __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook GroupFOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Ep. 2 - A wife from the U.K. talks about painful misunderstandings and confusion & learning to bridge the communication gap. On today's episode, Jodi discusses the question of how long it usually takes for partners and couples to suspect that one of them is autistic.  She shares about her own experience in her marriage.Jodi's guest today is an ADHD wife with and mother from the U.K. who's husband and daughter are autistic.  She talks with Jodi about painful misunderstandings that have created years of confusion and a widening gap between herself and her husband - both of whom care about their relationship but haven't known how to bridge that gap.  CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast! __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook GroupFOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

Ep. 1 Clara (Pt 1) , an Autistic Partner, Shares a Life-Altering Communication Strategy On today's episode, Jodi Carlton chats with Clara, who discovered she is autistic in her 30's.  Clara shares valuable insight from her neurodiverse perspective, and also how she is using a specific new strategy for bridging communication with her neurotypical partner and other important people in her life.CLICK HERE to be a guest on the podcast. __________________________ Jodi Carlton is a leading world expert on adult autism relationships and communication. Her private coaching, and ground-breaking "Crack the COMMUNICATION Code" program, is helping partners and couples avoid relationship failure and finally understand one another. Visit us online for more information or to BOOK A CONSULTATION OR ASSESSMENT. JodiCarlton.com SpectrumRelationships.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Private Facebook GroupFOLLOW Jodi Carlton: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn