Acclaimed and Autism Affirming

Personal and Social Skills development for adults

"The iSocial program was the opposite from all the other neurodiverse programs I've taken. The other programs just talked at me without knowing who I was. The thing is, iSocial caused me to internalize concepts through my active participation. What makes iSocial unique and effective is it hinges upon learning by doing, not doing by learning.”

— Sean Mattheau, University of Connecticut

#1 program for clarity, confidence and skills

Proven successful over with years of trials. iSocial is the contracted provider for state and federal social skills and employment workshops.

We use Zoom to match adults into groups of six based on these criteria:

Age: Separate groups in ages from 18 through 65+
Ability: Groups vary from fundamentals for those struggling with basic speaking to advanced skills for mid-level managers at IBM.
Interests: It's an endless list of interest groups from art to zoo animals. Watch a video of three people who didn't interact until they talked about Legos and Battle Star Galactica

Our Programs

Professional Communications and Leadership Skills (PCLS)

A series of case-based sessions designed to empower neurodiverse adults to thrive in college and work environments. Participants are led through sessions involving real life case studies, lessons, challenges, realistic role play and social skills labs.

Format: Virtual sessions, one hour, twice a week, over 16 weeks. Groups are strategically placed into a small community of learners where all create personalized tools for success in the classroom and in personal life. iSocial conducts the sessions with nationally known employment and autism experts. Co-hosted by successful adults who are on the spectrum.

"iSocial's PCLS was a life changer for me" — Madeline at IBM

Highlights:

Professional Communication Skills
Professional Image
Spotting and Repairing Social Errors
Conflict Resolution
Self-Advocacy
From Surviving to Thriving

iSocial Employment for the Neurodiverse (iSEND)

A new employment lab that complements the iSocial Professional Communications and Leadership Skills (PCLS) workshop. Clients will develop clarity, confidence, and skills in PCLS while at the same time creating their job-seeking plans, assets, and portfolio.

Career Compass Portfolio contains their personal branding, resumes, email, elevator pitch, social media presence, and role play videos they created.

Why iSEND is Unique and Effective:

Designed for the neurodiverse job seeker
Created for job seeking in 2026
Case Studies and Scenario Analyses
Breakout Rooms and Short-Form Role Play
Career Compass Portfolio

"I have landed my 'Dream Job' thanks to your efforts and iSocial!!! Today I will be meeting to negotiate my contract for a Full-Time position!! A position that I have attempted to secure for over 2 years. Thanks to the exercises, class discussions, and social skill refinement, I have become a better version of myself! This class has enabled me to pinpoint areas I needed to address to become a more effective communicator. The iSocial program has been a life-changing experience for me! I have been able to refine my interview skills and update my resume to a slim 1½ pages from a fat 5 pager!! Thanks to this program I was able to embrace the fact that I was not broken, but unique and different!! What a wonderful epiphany for someone like me. I sincerely do not have the words to express my sincere gratitude. I only pray that other clients connected to DARS will be able to gain the benefits of this amazing program."

— iSEND Program Participant

Related Media & Partnerships

Vanderbilt University Partnership

iSocial is a proud partner of Vanderbilt University's Frist Center for Autism Innovation. Learn about our collaboration and the work we do together.

Visit Frist Center Partners Page →

Autism in the Workplace

Watch how the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is changing the landscape of neurodiverse employment.

Watch 60 Minutes Feature →

Autism Today

The CEO of iSocial serves on the Board of Directors of Autism Today and the World Autism Forum.

Visit Autism Today →

What Adults Say About iSocial

"Our grandson has learned so much!! I can't recommend it enough. We've seen social skills, self-esteem, job skills, and communication improvement. An added benefit has been the friendship building as well. As I said, it is truly amazing. It flows so naturally even though there is a format and is guided by professionals. It is the best program he has been a part of and he looks forward to the meeting every week."

— Grandmother and Guardian