But it isn’t clear how many autistic adults find successful, lasting relationships, let alone how many date or, heaven forfend, have hookups or one-night stands. The production crew doesn’t contradict her, and her statement is framed as fact. Olivia, a fiery-haired woman who loves Harry Potter and her theater company, claims at one point that only 5 percent of autistic people ever find love. One issue I have with the show is how unrealistic it is. Although I was not completely pleased with “Love on the Spectrum,” it is kind, and I respect the creators’ good intentions. No one is told to pack their anime figurines and go. Unlike most reality television, the production crew isn’t trying to stir up drama. Some may find reassurance in watching “Love on the Spectrum,” a new reality dating show on Netflix that follows several autistic and photogenic 20-somethings as they explore relationships and dating, some for the first time. And that can be a major source of anxiety for our families, and even more so for ourselves. Because autistic people can struggle with social and emotional communication, we don’t form relationships as easily or in the same ways as our neurotypical peers. He just handed me a small ring box and smiled like the sun.Īnecdotally, many parents worry about whether their autistic children will ever find love. After, we sat on a bench to eat sandwiches I’d packed. My partner and I spent the day hiking in the woods and wading in the Patapsco River in Maryland. We don’t have any couples’ pictures - it’s hard to ask someone else to snap a photo for you during a pandemic. (Rachel's Instagram appears to be but it looks like she's not very active there).I’m autistic, and I got engaged in July. Subodh also shared that he's been in an "open relationship" since 2017, but didn't mention it when he pursued Rachel Osterbach on the show. However, Subodh is on Facebook, where he posts his passions for "swimming, snorkeling, traveling the world and money management." Subodh Garg, who stated in the Love on the Spectrum US trailer that he hadn't been on a date in "33 years," also doesn't have an Instagram account. James is also a fan of the Renaissance era, so he might not participate in Instagram or other platforms. During his appearance, Stephen admitted that technology is not his thing and that his assistant had to help him set up a dating account. So far, Abbey, Kaelynn and Dani are the only cast members with existing Instagram accounts.Īccording to Esquire, James and Stephen are not active on social media. Not all the cast members of 'Love on the Spectrum US' are on Instagram love you all! thanks again! hugs and kisses! #autism." My apologies if I don't respond to you - it's just impossible to keep up! But I'm seeing and reading as many of your posts as I can. "So far, it's been an amazing journey! So many new followers, love requests and some nudity, haha! I wonder if that really works for those creeps ewwww! Thanks for everyone's support, and welcome to all my new followers. "Today is day two of the #loveonthespectrumus launch," Dani wrote below a post about the cast.
The rising star balances her business and various projects with the pursuit of her PhD.Īlthough Dani had already had much success prior to Love on the Spectrum, she shared with her followers how the new Netflix attention affected her social media presence. Most recently, Kaelynn shared a bouquet of flowers she received from a follower after her Love on the Spectrum debut.ĭani frequently talks about her life and her career as an award-winning cheerleader on her Instagram page, Dani's bio also links to her business, Danimation, which offers "creative autism-positive animation workshops" through Zoom.
Kaelynn enjoys sharing posts on various topics on her Instagram account, The Greenville, North Carolina native often updates her followers when she gets a haircut, spends time with family and friends or enters her dog, Finnegan, in a competition. In addition, the Los Angeles-based influencer likes to post herself at the bar in a cheetah print outfit. David and Abbey in 'Love on the Spectrum US'Ībbey is quite active on Instagram and TikTok and goes by the handle Her social media content includes engaging in her many passions, from "reciting High School Musical lyrics" (as she notes in her IG bio) to spending time outdoors with her dog, Clementine.Ībbey, who reached out to David on the show (and it's unclear if David has Instagram), also agrees to be on the spectrum and talks about "life with autism" on her platform and hashtag #actuallyautistic.
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