The self-access class explores the neuroscience, psychology, and genetics of love through a neurodivergent lens. The first half, examines how neurodivergence impacts the psychological concepts of mentalising, empathy, and attachment. It considers how the influence of neurodivergence on brain neurobiology affects the way neurodivergent individuals experience love, and how the shared genetics of neurodivergence and love inevitably shape their relationships. The second half, shifts from scientific explanation to practical observations and strategies for navigating neurodivergent relationships, including communication and conflict management.
With as many as 25% of the population being neurodivergent, understanding the complex interplay between genetics, psychology, and neurobiology in neurodivergence and love is essential. Not only does being neurodivergent profoundly impact relationships, but it is also crucial for those working therapeutically with neurodivergent individuals to grasp the fundamentals of how and why they experience and navigate relationships differently. This course provides the foundational knowledge to understand the underlying mechanisms of neurodivergent love and equips learners to apply this understanding to addressing the most common challenges in neurodivergent relationships.
*This self-access class is a recording of a live event that took place in 2025.
About the Trainer
Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist and writer. She is world renowned for her pioneering work into the science and anthropology of love.
She is the author of two books: The Life of Dad (2018) and Why We Love: The Definitive Guide to our Most Fundamental Need (2023).
She has worked for over 10 years with COSRT providing training and talks introducing members to the science behind close human relationships.
