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Scenario

When neurodivergent children prefer parasocial to peer relationships

My son with autism has formed an intense attachment to a children's TV character and quotes him constantly but cannot make friends with kids his age and I worry this is holding him back socially.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

For some individuals, the predictability of one-way relationships may feel safer than the complexity of reciprocal social interaction.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parasocial relationships?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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