Our dedication involves creating social and employment initiatives that actively involve the Autistic community in enjoyable and healthy social interactions, while also helping individuals on the spectrum establish professional and social lives that are both fulfilling and sustainable. Experience Social provides all its services free of charge to participants and their caregivers.
Club Sessions are live, virtual social gatherings hosted for individuals of all ages within the neurodiverse community who have common interests and compatible traits. Anyone on the autism spectrum can join these sessions twice a week to have a good time together.
Through Club Sessions Pro, individuals aged 15 and older within the neurodiverse community have the opportunity to work from home as part of the Experience Social team. They can earn an hourly wage while collaborating in a virtual workspace with like-minded individuals they find enjoyable to work with.
Our mission is to enhance the mental well-being and overall quality of life for both children and adults on the autism spectrum. We achieve this by creating social programs that actively involve the neurodiverse community in enjoyable and health-promoting social interactions, ultimately contributing to the improvement of their personal and professional lives.
There are over 6 million people on the spectrum living in the US, making the autistic community a major demographic within itself.
Individuals with autism are four times more likely to experience loneliness compared to the neurotypical population, and a staggering 79% of autistic individuals report feelings of social isolation.
Research indicates that 85% of autistic adults are either unemployed or do not have access to adequate employment opportunities, and almost half of 25-year-olds with autism have never held a paid job.
Approximately 50% of individuals with autism reside in low-income households where their parents, often serving as caregivers, provide support.
Research indicates that engaging in job activities that promote independence can lead to a reduction in autism symptoms and an improvement in daily living skills.
Every Club Session is supported by a team of two dedicated Social Club Coaches who collaborate to plan and organize the agenda for each session. These Coaches are the backbone of our program, and they are wholeheartedly dedicated to delivering exceptional social experiences to every club member. They not only facilitate each Club Session but also remain accessible throughout the week to assist and engage with the members under their care. Additionally, our coaches make an effort to connect with each club member through one-on-one calls at least once or twice a week to provide encouragement and support.
Social disconnection stands out as a distinctive symptom of autism, posing a significant hurdle for individuals in forming personal connections akin to those of neurotypical individuals. Social engagement and interactions hold a crucial role in maintaining mental well-being. Surveys reveal that the primary concerns of autistic adults are not centered around their 'condition' or 'diagnoses' of autism; rather, they are primarily troubled by symptoms of loneliness and feelings of social isolation. This unsettling reality aligns with the concerning fact that autistic individuals experience mental health challenges at rates 5 to 20 times higher than the general population, including conditions such as anxiety and depression.
We currently inhabit an era marked by unprecedented connectivity, particularly in a country that leads in the realm of media and communication technologies. With the ease of access to social media, virtual communication, and streamlined work-from-home capabilities, interaction has become almost effortless. Experience Social harnesses these technological advancements and available resources to create and manage social and work programs that actively involve the autistic community in enjoyable and health-promoting social experiences.
