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Join us for a special EmpowerHER NT Circle class taught by Leslie Sickels, LCSW, an experienced neurodiverse couples therapist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and the relational dynamics unique to neurodiverse partnerships.
Whether your communication struggles are daily, seasonal, or heightened by family gatherings and holiday expectations, this class offers clear guidance, grounded insight, and supportive strategies.
This class is designed to help you understand and navigate communication differences, emotional needs, and relational patterns in neurodiverse relationships.
Core Communication Skills
Understanding communication differences in ND partnerships
Why misunderstandings happen & how to bridge them
Supporting emotional expression and emotional processing
How to communicate needs without escalation or shutdown
Holiday & High-Stress Seasons
Insights that apply to holidays, vacations, birthdays, events, family gatherings, and any time routines shift or expectations increase:
Sensory overload, emotional overload & social fatigue
Stress triggers that spike during holiday seasons
How to maintain calm, connection & stability
Setting boundaries and realistic expectations
Reducing conflict during times of pressure or chaos
Neurodiverse Relationship Dynamics
How neurodiversity shapes communication patterns
Executive functioning differences (time, planning, organization)
Maintaining closeness, intimacy & understanding
Tools to reduce resentment, confusion, or emotional disconnect
About Leslie Sickels, LCSW
Leslie has written for Autism Spectrum News and has taught courses and intensives for AANE (Association for Autism and Neurodiversity). She is widely respected for her clarity, warmth, and nuanced insight into how neurodiversity impacts communication, emotional needs, and partnership dynamics.
This class offers a rare chance to learn directly from a clinician who truly understands the complex inner workings of neurodiverse relationships.
Join us for a special EmpowerHER NT Circle class taught by Leslie Sickels, LCSW, an experienced neurodiverse couples therapist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and the relational dynamics unique to neurodiverse partnerships.
Whether your communication struggles are daily, seasonal, or heightened by family gatherings and holiday expectations, this class offers clear guidance, grounded insight, and supportive strategies.
This class is designed to help you understand and navigate communication differences, emotional needs, and relational patterns in neurodiverse relationships.
Core Communication Skills
Understanding communication differences in ND partnerships
Why misunderstandings happen & how to bridge them
Supporting emotional expression and emotional processing
How to communicate needs without escalation or shutdown
Holiday & High-Stress Seasons
Insights that apply to holidays, vacations, birthdays, events, family gatherings, and any time routines shift or expectations increase:
Sensory overload, emotional overload & social fatigue
Stress triggers that spike during holiday seasons
How to maintain calm, connection & stability
Setting boundaries and realistic expectations
Reducing conflict during times of pressure or chaos
Neurodiverse Relationship Dynamics
How neurodiversity shapes communication patterns
Executive functioning differences (time, planning, organization)
Maintaining closeness, intimacy & understanding
Tools to reduce resentment, confusion, or emotional disconnect
About Leslie Sickels, LCSW
Leslie has written for Autism Spectrum News and has taught courses and intensives for AANE (Association for Autism and Neurodiversity). She is widely respected for her clarity, warmth, and nuanced insight into how neurodiversity impacts communication, emotional needs, and partnership dynamics.
This class offers a rare chance to learn directly from a clinician who truly understands the complex inner workings of neurodiverse relationships.