You belong.

We all have strengths, talents and interests that make us unique and valuable. Yet too often, autistic and other neurodivergent people are regarded as “broken”, in need of fixing.

But you’re not broken. You don’t need to be fixed.

Everyone can benefit from learning better relational and communication skills — regardless of our neurotype.

IRL Social Skills is a safe place where autistic and other neurodivergent teens, young adults, and adults can learn, practice, and refine social skills. As with other skills—like learning to play piano, bake bread, or do complex math—there are specific steps to follow and practice to become more comfortable and adept at social interactions. Through direct instruction, coaching, and peer interactions, we help humans learn to initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships in every area of life and at any age.

2025 Program Schedule

Our courses are structured in Spring, Summer and Fall offerings. Our parent-mediated Teens and Young Adults courses run 16 weeks long. The Adults 25+ program is 12 weeks.

During these intensive coaching groups, participants build relationships and practice skills with same-age peers and coaches. Class sizes are small to ensure optimal learning and coaching support. Our next classes begin on the following dates:

• ADULTS (age 25+) Mondays Apr 21 - July 7, 6:00-7:30 pm

• TEENS (age 11-13) Thursdays Aug 7 - Nov 20, 6:00-7:30 pm

• TEENS (age 14-16) Tuesdays Aug 5 - Nov 18, 6:30-8:15pm

• YOUNG ADULTS (age 16-20) Wednesdays Aug 6 - Nov 19, 6:30-8:15pm

• ADULTS (age 21-29) Thursdays Aug 7 - Nov 20, 7:45 - 9:30 pm

  All class times listed are Pacific Daylight Time.
  
  *** Adults 25+ is not a parent-mediated program, all other offerings require a parent.

2025 Summer School

Tuesdays and Thursdays July 8 - August 28

• TEENS (age 11-13) — 10:30 - 11:15 am

• TEENS (age 14 - 15) — 2:00 - 3:15 pm

• YOUNG ADULTS (age 16 - 20) — 4:00 - 5:15 pm

• YOUNG ADULTS (Ages 21-25): — 6:00 – 7:15 PM PDT

  All class times listed are Pacific Daylight Time.
  
  *** These are not parent-mediated, but we will share class materials and other info with parents

WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS

Throughout the year we offer webinars and workshops that explore a variety of topics related to conversation and relationship skills. Autistic, neurodivergent, and neurotypical teens, young adults, parents, and professionals are welcome in these skill-building courses designed to increase self-confidence, decrease anxiety, and present a proactive approach to mental health. To receive updates on upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list, below.