WELCOME TO IRL SOCIAL SKILLS
You belong.
We all have strengths, talents and interests that make us unique and valuable. Yet too often, autistic neurodivergent people are regarded as “broken”, in need of fixing.
But you don’t need to be fixed. You’re not broken!
Everyone can benefit from learning better relational and communication skills — regardless of our neurotype.
IRL Social Skills is a safe place where socially struggling teens, young adults, and older 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 September 8 - November 24, 6:00-7:30 pm Pacific time
TEENS (age 11-13) Thursdays Aug 7 - Nov 20, 6:00-7:30 pm — FULL
TEENS (age 14-16) Tuesdays Aug 5 - Nov 18, 6:30-8:15pm — FULL
YOUNG ADULTS (age 16-20) Wednesdays Aug 6 - Nov 19, 6:30-8:15pm — FULL
ADULTS (age 21-29) Thursdays Aug 7 - Nov 20, 7:45 - 9:30 pm — FULL
All class times listed are Pacific Daylight Time.
*** Adults 25+ is NOT parent-mediated program, all other offerings require a parent.
WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS
Throughout the year we offer webinars and workshops that explore a variety of topics related to conversation and relationship skills. Socially struggling 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.
Coach Mara discusses “Double Empathy” and building capacity for different neurotypes
One mom’s story about her 15-year-old son and her participation in our group