Special Connections offers a supportive opportunity for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to build their dating and relationship skills through individual coaching sessions and speed near.

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The workshop includes three coaching sessions—two occur before the in-person speed dating event, and the other is scheduled after the event in order to debrief and go over tips and recommendations for future dating opportunities. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities! Please complete our application to be considered for the program and be sure to check out the FAQs section below for more information.

For more information contact Ryan Berman— [email protected] or Go here Near will schedule a brief videoconference with selected applicants to meet and discuss the program.

Following the meeting, you will be notified if you have been accepted into this particular workshop.

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If you are not accepted into this particular workshop, your information will be kept on file and autism will be notified when future events are scheduled. A: Each participant will have three coaching sessions—two occur before the virtual "speed" dating event, and the other is scheduled after the speed dating event in order to debrief and go over tips and recommendations for future dating opportunities.

Participation in the program does not guarantee that you will find a significant other or find a match from the speed dating event. A: Individual coaching sessions address a number of dating topics through mock-dates, video analysis, role-playing, feedback, education, dating discussions. Every session is tailored to the individual and is designed to target areas for growth such as listening skills, deciphering non-verbal communication, identifying shared interests, and maintaining a balanced back-and-forth dialogue.

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A: Special Connections coaches will work with you to create a schedule that source both you and your coach. We have both daytime and evening hours available. A: Special Connections is a program for all hookup bio and sexualities. We encourage you to fill out the application now, no matter your gender or sexuality, to be considered for future workshops.

A: The Spring Special Connections workshop is for individuals who do not need support to participate in 1-on-1 conversations with other young adults during brief introductory social interaction activities.

Preparing neurodivergent adults to navigate the dating world

Future Special Connections programs will include individuals who do need support to autism in a workshop such as this. We encourage you to fill out the application now, no matter your support needs, to be considered for future workshops.

Special Connections Preparing neurodivergent adults to navigate the dating world Special Connections offers a supportive opportunity for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to build their dating and relationship skills through individual coaching sessions and speed dating.

A: We are now accepting applications for our Winter workshop.

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