

Episode 2 40m A match at speed dating leads Michael to an elegant rendezvous. The advantages of thinking about what you want to say before meeting face-to-face have been helpful for some. Love on the Spectrum Episode 1 45m Michael continues his quest for true love at a speed dating event. Online dating – Although only mentioned briefly, I have seen this as a platform for some of my autistic mentees to succeed. Michael has become a role model for countless.Ĭontinuing to highlight the LGBTQ autistic community – Representation of autistics from the LGBT community are often underrepresented, so I was happy to see both Teo and Mark, both Bisexual, being featured here. I know some of my mentees worry about breaking up with a partner because of doubts about finding someone else. I admired him for realizing what he wants in a relationship and not settling. When he found a match, I was rooting that it could be 'the one,' but alas, he preferred to just be friends with her by the end of the season. I applaud him for continuing to put himself out there, most specifically in doing speed dating, which can be an intimidating experience for anyone. Michael – What can I say? Michael reminds me so much of myself growing up on the autism spectrum, searching for love in my 20's so when I heard he'd be back for another season, I was genuinely excited. Here are some key highlights for me from the season… At times there are heartfelt moments, funny one-liners, and at other times a bit of awkwardness sprinkled in. While many dating shows feel scripted, you can tell this one doesn't. Overall I was pleased again with the cast's authenticity in their pursuits of dating, romance & love. Warning: Spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched yet, come back later. This time around, they are looking into the lives of Ronan, Kassandra, Jayden & Teo, along with familiar Season 1 fan favorites Michael, Mark, Chloe, and an autistic couple in Jimmy and Share. version in May 2022 that was met with mostly positive reviews from audiences and critics alike.

Similar to Season 1, "Love on the Spectrum" looks at the lives of autistic individuals in the dating world. After the success of Love on the Spectrum, Netflix released a U.S. Along with being a fan of Season 1, I was interested to check this season out as someone who is currently searching for love on the spectrum along with my work in entertainment world as an autism & disability entertainment consultant. This was a thought I had when watching the first episode of the second season of "Love on the Spectrum", an autism-themed dating reality show that is now available to stream on Netflix. Imagine the barriers that would be broken down for those with autism if dating-reality shows like "Love on the Spectrum," which is so wholesome and pure, became the norm in the entertainment world instead of shows like "The Bachelor."

LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM PROFESSIONAL
This guest post is by Kerry Magro, a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum.
