澳大利亚研究机构Autism Spectrum Australia的一项调查发现，83%的自闭症成年人通过约会应用认识伴侣，其中近半成功建立了长期关系[1]。然而，这一人群在现代约会中面临独特挑战。调查显示，近半的受访者收到过不需要的性骚扰信息，超过五分之一的人感到被迫见面[1]。Autism Spectrum Australia的相关人士指出，"对自闭症患者来说，识别危险信号可能更困难"[1]。
隐私保护也成为问题所在。仅9%的受访者在约会资料中披露自闭症诊断[1]。该调查通过多位神经多样性女性的个人故事揭示了这一人群的约会经历。其中，Emma已婚11年，与丈夫Nathan一起生活[1]；Laura在22岁时被诊断为自闭症，25岁时又被诊断为多动症[1]；Kris Leigh在2020年COVID封锁期间被诊断为多动症[1]。这些案例反映了神经多样性人群在寻找伴侣过程中的真实困境与应对策略。
A survey by Autism Spectrum Australia reveals that 83% of autistic adults have met partners through dating applications, with nearly half successfully establishing long-term relationships [1]. However, the research also uncovers significant obstacles faced by neurodivergent users navigating modern dating platforms. Nearly half of survey respondents received unwanted sexual messages, while more than one in five felt pressured to meet someone in person [1]. Only 9% of participants disclosed their autism diagnosis in their dating profiles [1].
According to Vicki Gibbs cited in the research, identifying warning signs in relationships can be more difficult for autistic individuals [1]. The survey highlights how neurodiversity affects dating experiences across multiple regions, with participants from Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom [1]. Personal accounts illustrate these challenges: Emma, who has been married to Nathan for 11 years, represents a successful outcome, while Laura received her autism diagnosis at age 22 and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis at 25 [1]. Kris Leigh was diagnosed with ADHD during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 [1].