Connection
💚 Meaningful Connection Starts Here
Feeling connected to others is a basic human need, yet many neurodiverse young adults struggle to find welcoming environments where they can simply be themselves.
NeuroDating & Connection creates structured, facilitated opportunities to meet like-minded peers in a supportive, low-pressure setting.
Whether a connection grows into a friendship, a romantic relationship, or simply an enjoyable conversation, our goal is to make socializing feel easier, more comfortable, and more rewarding.
Friendship
💙 Building Authentic Friendships
Making friends as an adult can be challenging, especially for those who feel “in between”—not quite fitting in at traditional disability programs, yet finding neurotypical social settings overwhelming.
Our Friendship Singles Events bring neurodiverse young adults together through fun, structured activities such as bowling, karaoke, trivia, game nights, and creative events.
With conversation support and a welcoming atmosphere, participants have the opportunity to build genuine friendships that often continue long after the event is over.
Dating
❤️ A Different Approach to Dating
Traditional dating apps and social settings don’t work for everyone.
Our Speed Dating–Style Events provide a thoughtful alternative by giving neurodiverse young adults the opportunity to meet potential dating partners through structured, one-on-one conversations in a safe and supportive environment.
Our facilitators guide the entire experience, helping participants feel more comfortable while getting to know one another.
There’s never any pressure to make a romantic connection—our goal is simply to create opportunities for meaningful relationships to develop naturally.
Confidence
🌟Self-Confidence
Confidence often grows through positive experiences. Every conversation, shared laugh, and new friendship helps participants build the social confidence that carries into other areas of life.
Our structured events reduce the uncertainty that can make social situations feel overwhelming, allowing participants to practice conversation skills, navigate social interactions, and experience success in a supportive environment.
Whether someone leaves with a new friend, a possible romantic connection, or simply the confidence to attend another event, every step forward is worth celebrating.
Current Offerings
Ladies’ Night Out
A welcoming evening created just for neurodiverse women
Ladies’ Night Out is an opportunity for neurodiverse women (ages 18–35) to connect with one another in a relaxed, supportive, and judgment-free environment. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build confidence, or simply enjoy an evening with like-minded peers, this event is designed to help you feel comfortable being yourself.
Our facilitators create structured opportunities for conversation and connection while allowing friendships to develop naturally. There is no pressure, no expectations—just a fun evening to laugh, share experiences, and enjoy the company of other neurodiverse women.
Speed-Dating-Style Event
Our Speed Dating–Style Events are thoughtfully designed to help neurodiverse young adults (ages 18–35) meet potential dating partners in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
Unlike traditional speed dating, you’ll never have to approach someone on your own or wonder what to say next. Every conversation is guided through a structured rotation, giving everyone an equal opportunity to get to know one another in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Our Connection Support Team is available throughout the event to offer encouragement and conversation support whenever needed.
Whether you leave with a potential dating partner, a new friend, or simply greater confidence, our goal is for every participant to feel welcomed, respected, and comfortable being themselves.
For every event, our mission is the same
Whether you’re hoping to make a new friend, build social confidence, or explore a possible romantic relationship, our mission is the same: to create structured, welcoming, and supportive environments where neurodiverse young adults can connect authentically and comfortably.
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Who attends your events?
NeuroDiverse young adults (18-35 yrs)
Our participants either self-identify or are diagnosed as having Autism, ADHD, Au/DhD (Autism & ADHD), social anxiety, or a similar neurodiverse profile, are 18-35 yrs old, and are fairly independent in the community.
Young adults who often feel “in-between” in social settings
Our typical participant is fairly independent in the community. They often feel “in between”; they do not connect with those at typical disability events, yet feel unsupported at neurotypical gatherings.
Our typical participant is fairly independent in the community. They often feel “in between”; they do not connect with those at typical disability events, yet feel unsupported at neurotypical gatherings.
What do you mean by “fairly independent”?
People who feel most comfortable at our events are higher functioning; they participate in our events independently, they may live on their own (with or without support) or with parents but have independent living skills, they navigate transportation (drive, Uber, RTD), and/or work or go to school.
Check out Past Events
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June Pride
June 20
Karaoke Night
May 30
Guys’ Bowling Night Out
May 16
Trivia, Games, & Cats!
April 25
“It was so well organized, and I was particularly impressed with the info presented ahead of the actual dating [event] … Everyone seemed confident and at ease by the time the speed dating began … Connections were made and meaningful conversatios were had. It was truly wonderful to watch.”
Speed Dating Event – Parent of a participant
Speed Dating Event
Aprl 18
LGBTQ+ Speed Dating
March 14
Half-n-Half Bowling
March 7
Speed Dating Event
February 7
“I thought the event was extremely well organized and executed … you have a real knack for this! Thank you for putting so much energy into this community and the objectives to form and sustain connections.”
Speed Dating Event – Parent of a participant
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