Dating in the modern age is hard. But Vicki Gibbs, head of research at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), says the challenges can multiply for people who are neurodivergent (a blanket term that encapsulates autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, synesthesia and obsessive-compulsive disorder, among others). “Everything that’s hard about dating in today’s world is amplified for them,” she says.