What people are saying.

  • “Still patting myself for Googling "dating" and "autism" and "Denver" a few months ago, and quickly found this site. I recognized the PEERS program, but couldn't imagine my recent college graduate son wanting to sit in hours of classes. Fortunately, I was able to connect with wonderful Mandy, who offered a bootcamp option for him, which happened to be starting soon with participants similar to my son. As the parent of an adult with autism, it is often a challenge to find programming that is appropriate to match his life and skills. This was such good fortune. He felt inspired by what he learned, and was given practical "assignments" to put into action right away. It was especially helpful to have someone to guide him through so many elements of dating, dating apps, reading signals, how to interact and how NOT to interact. Navigating relationships and dating is challenging enough for someone who is neurotypical; both Mandy and Molly managed to find the way to help it make sense and seem possible to have successful experiences. Since the boot camp, my son now feels comfortable using a dating app, has tried a couple of Meetup groups, has been on a couple of dates. Most importantly, his confidence FAR better than it was prior to the boot camp and follow up help from Mandy and Molly. Social skills remain the toughest to learn and employ, but I am seeing improvement and above all, hope. My son deserves love, human connection and relationships - and [Mandy and Molly] are helping to get him there!”

    — Molly, parent of Dating+ Bootcamp participant (Denver)

  • “Thank you for your in-depth and very personable approach to teaching! The fact that D. looked forward to attending your classes, joining online every week without hesitation, and practicing the skills discussed during the sessions gave us, his parents, more joy and hope than can be imagined. Your program’s design that includes discussions with social coaches, practical homework and follow up communications and guidance in addition to the actual classes offers a thorough learning vehicle that is a great fit for the intended audience, particularly for individuals with developmental disabilities.”

    — Claudine, Social Coach, PEERS® 15-Week Course (Delaware)

  • “I worked with Mandy on my dating and social skills and feel more confident than ever! The PEERS Bootcamp was very thorough and helped me improve my social skills and overall confidence. It was a great investment!"

    — Brent, PEERS Bootcamp Participant and 1:1 Client (Colorado Springs)