Is your loved one ready to build real-world social connections—but needs the right support to get started?
Join us for a free virtual training session designed for parents and caregivers to explore Social 1: Building the Foundation for Friendships, a core offering from the newly relaunched Prosper Academy.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 15th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided after registration)
💵 Cost: FREE
This one-hour info session is your chance to preview the Social 1 course and learn how it fits into Prosper Academy’s expanded programming, which now focuses on the four core domains of independent living:
Social, Living, Finance, and Work.
In this session, we’ll cover:
What your loved one will learn in Social 1
How the in-person and virtual formats work
What tools and supports are provided and how you can support your loved one's skill development
What kind of outcomes to expect
How to access financial assistance
Whether you're ready to sign up or just want to learn more, this session will give you a clear path forward for helping your loved one gain confidence in social settings.
About Social 1: Building the Foundation for Friendships
Social 1 is a four-week course designed for young adults and adults with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) who are ready to strengthen their social skills.
Participants build confidence and connection by exploring:
Understanding Yourself & Building Self-Esteem
Making and Keeping Friends
Conversation Skills and Body Language
Setting Social Goals and Gaining Confidence
Through interactive instruction, role-playing, guided reflection, and optional online modules via Google Classroom, Social 1 helps participants move from social hesitation to social readiness.
This course is part of Prosper Academy’s new slate of skill-based learning experiences, focused on building real-world independence across multiple areas of adult life.
Who Should Attend This Free Training?
Parents and caregivers of autistic or neurodivergent adults
Supportive adults looking for practical tools and resources
Anyone who wants to better understand how to support social growth
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Registration is required to attend and receive the Zoom link. This is a great opportunity to hear from program facilitators, ask questions, and learn how to support your loved one on their journey toward stronger friendships and greater independence.