Adult Social Club
For Ages 18+

Let’s Catch Up!

The Adult Social Club is for ages 18 and over and offers a way for you to connect and make friends with other adults with ASD who share interests and life’s challenges. Meetings are a mix between virtual Zoom meetings and in-person meet-ups at a variety of locations.

The Social Club for Adults is designed for individuals who can take turns and participate in small group settings with a reliable form of language and an age-appropriate cognitive level.

When Is Adult Social Club?

We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month.

7:00-8:00 pm  |  Mix of Virtual & In-person Meetups

Upcoming Activities:

The Adult Club meets virtually and in person. The Club is active from September to May and will take a break over the summer.  List of fall activities coming soon.

**Zoom meeting invite is emailed to participants 2 days before each meeting.  An electronic device equipped with a microphone and camera is required to participate using the Zoom platform. Turning the camera on when the Club meets is optional.

Guidelines to Participate

Must be 18 years or older.
Respect the other members in the group. Listen to their ideas and allow them to finish talking before you begin.
Different opinions or interests are OK. We are all entitled to our own point of view.

What is said in Club meetings, stays in the Club!
Respect everyone’s physical or mental differences.
During virtual meetings, please identify yourself every time you speak as some members are not using video.
Please silence all electronics.
Make new friends and have fun!

Reminder:

This social club is intended to foster friendships in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. It is not intended as therapy or treatment for Autism or any mental health or physical disorder. The Autism Society of Greater Akron is not able to provide medical or psychotherapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Meet the Leader:
Emma Weile

Emma (she/her) works at Kent State University in Student Accessibility Services. Originally from Akron, Emma has lived in Boston and Columbus, but currently calls Tallmadge home. She enjoys singing, drawing and knitting, and is always down for an iced coffee.

Meet the Leader:
Zachary Strickler

Zachary works at Kent State University in the Student Accessibility Services office. His education is in rehabilitation counseling; he is also on the Autism spectrum. This gives him an insight into the disability through a personal and professional light. He also likes many nerdy activities like D&D and wood working.