- Events, Webinar
Is the thought of dating intimidating or scary? Do you often feel that dating is never going to happen for your neurodiverse young adult?
This informational webinar will explore the complexities of dating while receiving valuable insight to help your student with Autism or Learning Differences develop positive relationships as they venture into the world of dating.
Let’s Talk about Dating! Helpful Tips for Young Adults with Social Communication Challenges
In this webinar, you will identify:
- What starts, maintains, and develops relationships
- What Love Languages are
- How to utilize the core values strategy to support you in processing abstract situations
This webinar originally took place Wednesday, September 18, 12 pm - 1 pm EDT
About Jolene Liang
Our guest presenter, Jolene Liang, is the Social Skills Coordinator at CIP Long Beach. Jolene supports our students with social competencies that lead to successful relationship management, conflict resolution skills, and advocacy. Her team facilitates social skills modules such as PEERS, Relationship Development, Social Skills Groups, and Individual Social Mentoring appointments.
Jolene earned her Bachelors in Psychology at California State Long Beach and is currently working towards her certificate in Curriculum & Instruction. In addition, she has experience in crisis management, prevention, and de-escalation techniques.
About College Internship Program
Founded in 1984, The College Internship Program (CIP) is celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary this year. CIP is one of the most comprehensive programs for assisting young adults with autism and learning differences to succeed in college, employment, and independent living. Our mission is to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which neurodiverse young adults can build happy and productive lives.