Sarah and Larry Nannery

About

Sarah and Larry Nannery are a neurodiverse couple, loving (and stressed out!) parents, and the authors of What to Say Next: Successful Communication in Work, Life and Love with Autism Spectrum Disorder (March 2021, Simon & Schuster). They write about Autism, communication, parenting and partnership here at Psychology Today in the blog "What to Say Next." For more of Sarah's insider's view of Autism, you can find her online at www.sarahnannery.com or @sarahnannery on Instagram.

Books by Sarah and Larry Nannery

Recent Posts

What Is the Difference Between a Meltdown and a Tantrum?

Everyone gets overwhelmed sometimes. Learning whether you or your child is experiencing a meltdown or a tantrum can help you navigate them both, and prevent them in future.

5 Things Workplaces Can Do to Be More Neurodiverse-Friendly

Is your organization neurodiverse-friendly? If not, with 1 in 8 Americans being neurodivergent, you could be missing out on a lot of key, creative, cost-saving employees.

5 Strategies for a Happier Neurodiverse Family

Navigating family dynamics when disability is involved can be a challenge. Here are a few of the things we have found most useful in helping things run smoothly.

Autistic Parents: Is Playtime With the Kids Wearing You Out?

Playing with the kids is supposed to be fun, right? Turns out you’re not the only one who thinks it feels more like work!

The Top 5 Things People in Neurodiverse Couples Should Know

If you're anything like us, you want to be understood and respected by your partner. This can be hard when you have vastly different ways of communicating.