On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about romance, love, dating, and relationships for those on the spectrum.
00:00 Show Intro + Topic Overview (Dating on the Spectrum) 03:29 How to Watch, Submit Questions & Podcast Info
05:02 Teaching a 12-Year-Old About Dating (Where to Start)
07:17 Body Awareness, Privacy & Safety Basics
10:54 Real Risks of Missing Social Boundaries
13:36 Teaching Relationship Types & Social Rules
16:47 Consent Explained in Simple Terms
20:33 Boundaries in Dating (Inappropriate Behavior Example) 23:16 Short-Term Attention vs Real Relationships
25:56 Dating After Divorce (What to Disclose & When)
29:26 Healthy Relationships & Emotional Alignment
39:47 Teens Not Interested in Dating (Should You Push?)
41:47 Modern Dating Reality (Apps, Social Media)
45:37 Handling Rejection & Building Dating Skills
48:27 Dating Psychology: Resilience & Confidence
56:30 Balancing Safety vs Fear in Relationships
