Mark Hutten, M.A.

Meltdowns and Shutdowns in Your ASD Spouse

"He's ASD and narcissistic and sociopathic and... ?"

The Elongated Shutdown: "My husband with ASD refuses to talk to me at all."

Use This Scale to Prevent Shutdowns and Meltdowns: Excerpt from the NT Women's Group

Message to Neurotypical Husbands: This is what your autistic wife may have experienced in childhood:

Message to Husbands on the Autism Spectrum: "Slow Down Mr. Busyman"

Your Autistic Spouse Has NO EMPATHY?!

The 1st Step In Problem-Solving Your Neurodiverse "Marital Conflict"

Message to Neurodiverse Couples: "Are you an expert in finding things to be stressed-out about?"

The Meltdown Cycle in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"Detailed-Thinking" in People on the Autism Spectrum

The 11 Phases that the "NT + ASD" Couple 👫 Are Likely to Experience

Why is there such an increase in the prevalence of autism?

Is Your ASD Spouse an "Over-Thinker"?

What’s "Normal" for a “Neurodiverse Marriage” Experience?

Can my autistic husband feel love if he has alexithymia (emotions-blindness)?

Can my autistic husband develop some relationship skills and emotional literacy?! PLEASE!!!

Your Autistic Child is a Selfish Narcissist?!

Hey Dummy! Autism is NOT a "Condition": Message to Neurotypical Spouses

The Marriage Killer: "You MUST Behave In Accordance With My Expectations"

Your Counterproductive Measures: Message to Neurodiverse Couples

ASD is a "Disorder of Prediction"?

"Low Frustration-Tolerance" in Your Spouse with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Does your spouse have Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?

Message to Adults Diagnosed with ASD Late in Life: Making Amends for Past Harm to Family Members

Message to Neurotypical Wives: "You’re Married to a Blind Man with a High IQ"

Emotional "Age-Regression" in your Spouse with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Main Reasons for DISCONNECTION in the Neurodiverse Marriage

Resolving Chronic Misunderstandings in the Neurodiverse Marriage: There are ALWAYS "Two Truths"

Message to Neurodiverse Couples: Your Happiness is YOUR Job [not your spouse's job].

How to Become Autistic: Tip for Stupid Neurotypicals

Two Diametrically-Opposed Filters: The NT "Emotional Logic" versus the ASD "Intellectual Logic"

Message to husbands with ASD: The Recommended Frequency of Vacations

Message to Neurotypical Spouses: Disillusionment is a Good State To Be In

Message to Neurodiverse Couples: Here's what you’re left with at the end of this life…

Your Emotion “in the Moment” Is Your Guidance System

Reading Facial Cues: Social Skills Training 101

No Parrots Allowed: "Social Skills" Training 101

THE #1 PROBLEM Experienced by People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

THE #1 MOST IMPORTANT thing to do in your neurodiverse marriage!

How the NT Wife Can View Certain Traits of ASD

"Weak Central Coherence" and How it Affects Your Neurodiverse Marriage

Hidden "Autistic Rules" Exposed - Tip 1 for NTs: Your ASD spouse is not emotionally smart like you.

To Neurodiverse Couples: "What strategies have you tried that helped to improve your relationship?"

Message to Husbands with ASD: Are you "listening to understand" - or to "mount a defense"?

Your ASD Spouse May Not Be Motivated To Change Until This Happens:

"Feeling Unsafe" is the Main Reason for Conflict in Your Neurodiverse Marriage

Who is the one that needs to "change" in this neurodiverse relationship?

Question for ND Couples: "What would be your last words if your spouse only had 1 hour to live?"

“Complaints” and “Expressions of Appreciation” Influence the "Frequency of Behaviors" in Your Spouse