HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM (HEARTS)
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A class for autistic adults who would like to learn about, and talk about, healthy friendships and dating relationships.
The class will be taught by an autistic & non-autistic team, and is rooted in a neurodiversity perspective. It affirms all relationship types and styles, all genders, and all sexual orientations (LGBTQ+, poly, asexual, etc.). 
WHO: Autistic adults (18yrs and up)
WHEN: April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10 (Note: There is a 6 week ‘vacation’ or gap between May 18th and July 6th.) TIME: Thursday nights, 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom 
RESEARCH opportunity: Some individuals who enroll in this class will also be invited to participate in research study surveys and interviews to help evaluate the class (earn up to $300 in amazon gift cards).
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The HEARTS program will: 1) provide education about what a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship feels like 2) how to notice warning signs that a relationship is becoming unhealthy 3) how to cope with a breakup or end of a friendship 4) how to re-start friendships with people when you’ve fallen out of touch 5) how to stay motivated to meet new people 6) provide a safe environment for autistic adults to talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, & celebrate successes 
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