Adult Programs
at So-Social

Support when you want help figuring something out.
Connection when you want somewhere to belong.

Being an adult can involve a lot to figure out: work, friendships, relationships, independence, communication, executive functioning, and finding people you actually feel comfortable around.

Our adult programming is designed to provide neurodivergent adults with support that is practical, individualized and respectful of who they are.

We aren't interested in teaching people to act more “typical” or forcing social interaction for the sake of being social. Instead we want to help adults better understand themselves, develop strategies for things that feel difficult, communicate their needs, and build connections that feel meaningful to them.

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Choose Your Option

  • Practical support for the things that are getting in your way.

    Sometimes there is a specific situation you want help figuring out.

    Individual sessions provide one-to-one support focused on the areas that matter most to you. There isn't a set curriculum. We start with what is happening in your life right now and work together to develop strategies that are realistic and useful.

    Sessions might focus on:

    • Navigating challenges at work or school

    • Executive functioning, organization and getting things done

    • Motivation and follow-through

    • Managing overwhelm

    • Communicating needs, feelings and boundaries

    • Friendship challenges

    • Dating and relationships

    • Handling conflict or misunderstandings

    • Building independence

    • Preparing for difficult conversations

    • Understanding social situations that feel confusing

    • Making decisions about when and how you want to connect with others

    The goal isn't to change who you are. It's to help you understand what works for you and develop tools for situations that are making life harder than it needs to be.

    What do individual sessions look like?

    Sessions are collaborative and conversational.

    You can bring in a specific problem, an upcoming situation, or something you've been struggling with for a while.

    Together, we'll break it down, look at what may be making it difficult, and develop concrete strategies you can try.

    For some people, a few sessions focused on one particular issue may be enough. Others may prefer ongoing support.

  • A place to meet people without all the pressure.

    So Social Space is a semi-structured, thoughtfully matched social space for neurodivergent adults who would like more opportunities to connect with other people.

    It is not a traditional social skills group.

    There are no lessons on how you're “supposed” to socialize, and you don't have to perform, make friends with everyone, or participate in every conversation.

    Instead, we're creating a comfortable, supported place where adults can spend time together, talk, participate in activities, and get to know other people over time.

    What happens at So Social Space?

    Each gathering will have some structure to make connecting easier, while still leaving lots of room for people to choose how they participate.

    Depending on the group, that might include:

    • Games or collaborative activities

    • Conversation prompts

    • Shared interests and discussions

    • Snacks and casual hangout time

    • Small-group activities

    • Opportunities to suggest future activities or outings

    You can participate a lot, participate a little, or take some time to get comfortable.

    Our staff are there to help create a welcoming environment, facilitate connection when it's useful, and make it easier for people to join conversations or activities — without forcing interaction.

    Who else will be there?

    We know that the people in the room make a big difference.

    So Social Space isn't a drop-in program where everyone is simply placed together. We take time to get to know each person before they join and thoughtfully create groups based on factors such as age and stage of life, communication style, interests, independence, social preferences, and the kind of connection they're looking for.

    No two people will be exactly alike — and we don't expect them to be.

    Our goal is to bring together adults who are likely to feel comfortable with one another, have enough in common to connect, and enjoy spending time together.

    We think of it less as assigning people to a “level” and more as finding a good social fit.

    Who is So Social Space for?

    So Social Space may be a good fit if you:

    • Want to meet other neurodivergent adults

    • Would like more social connection in your life

    • Find it difficult to meet people outside of work or school

    • Want a social environment with a little more structure than simply walking into a meetup

    • Feel more comfortable when you know support will be available

    • Would like somewhere to hang out where there is less pressure to “fit in”

    • Want to connect with people at your own pace

    You do not need to be highly social or confident in groups to participate.

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Which Program is Right for Me?

  • There is something specific you would like help understanding, planning for or changing.

    For example:

    • “I keep getting overwhelmed at work and don't know how to talk to my manager.”

    • “I want friends, but I don't know how to turn acquaintances into actual friendships.”

    • “I have a hard time getting started on things even when they're important.”

    • “I need help setting boundaries in a relationship.”

    • “Something keeps going wrong socially and I can't figure out why.”

  • You're primarily looking for somewhere to be with other people.

    You don't need a specific therapeutic goal.

    You might simply want to meet people, have somewhere to go, enjoy an activity, or feel more connected to a community.

    Some adults may choose one program, while others may participate in both.

The two programs serve different purposes.

Not sure which option is the best fit?

Start by getting in touch with us.

We'll learn a little about what you're looking for and help determine whether Individual Sessions, So Social Space, or a combination of the two makes the most sense.

Our Approach

Neurodiversity-Affirming

Different brains work differently.

We don't believe successful social communication means making everyone communicate, behave or interact in the same way.

Our goal is to help adults better understand themselves and other people, communicate what they need, navigate situations that matter to them, and make choices about how they want to participate in relationships and community.

Individualized

There is no one version of adulthood — and no single set of goals that everyone needs to work toward.

One person may want help finding friends. Another may already have great friendships but struggle with work. Someone else may want support with executive functioning, relationships, independence or communication.

Your goals should be your goals.

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Connection Without Pressure

We know that wanting connection and finding social situations easy are not the same thing.

Our adult social programming is designed to give people opportunities to connect without making friendship or participation another thing they have to “perform.”

Sometimes meaningful connection happens quickly. Sometimes it happens slowly.

Both are okay.