Neurodivergent Resources

Update: We now have a website dedicated to our Neurodivergent Friends & Dating group. Visit us at neurodivergentdistrict.com.

“I've felt privileged to work with neurodivergent clients. Further, I have meaningful relationships with individuals on the spectrum in my personal life. Whether you've been diagnosed with a neurodivergent condition — or if you simply feel neurodivergent without a formal diagnosis — you are warmly welcomed here. I hope the resources I have to offer may be helpful to you and lead to connection and a sense of community.”

Kate Woodward

Matchmaking

Our team offers highly personalized matchmaking to a select group of clients each year. We venture beyond merely presenting viable matches; we provide clients with an array of tools and compassionate support meant to empower them in elevating initial sparks of connection to a higher level. Our Premium Matchmaking Package also includes coaching sessions, professional photography, image consultation, and access to exclusive events.

Learn more and book a consultation today.

Featured Event

Road To Independence Resource Fair

November 10th, 2024 at 1pm at College Living Experience (CLE) in Rockville, Maryland.

This free event connects youth and adults with disabilities to local resources for jobs, education, housing, social, and more!

Kate Woodward Coaching & Matchmaking will be represented there. Come say hello!

Hosted by Montgomery County Transition Work Group (facebook.com/transitionworkgroup).

Neurodivergent Friends & Dating in Washington, D.C. Meetup Group

Interested in expanding your social circle and connecting with like-minded Neurodivergent locals?

Join our Neurodivergent Friends & Dating in Washington, D.C. group on Meetup.com. To learn more about our group, upcoming events, and see a gallery of our events, please click here.

Neurodivergent Mingles

We had a great time at Whitlow’s DC on March 10th and at WHINO on May 29th!

We’re excited to add more gatherings to our calendar. Whether you’re hoping to spark a romantic connection or meet some new friends, these events are for you.

Join our free Singles Database and Washington, D. C. Neurodivergent Dating group on Facebook. We also have a Neurodivergent Friends and Dating in Washington, D.C. Meetup.com group.

Sign-up here to receive email alerts about our upcoming Neurodivergent social events.

Questions? Contact us here.

Neurodivergent Singles Database

If you are single and seeking a partner, we encourage you to sign-up for our free Neurodivergent Singles Database. Once you’re a part of our database, our Matchmaker will reach out to you when and if they feel you’re a possible match for one of our clients that have hired us for personalized matchmaking. Remember, you can always say, “No, thank you!” to going on a date with one of our clients or, if your relationship status changes in the future, deactivate yourself from the database at any time. There’s no pressure. This is simply another avenue in which to potentially meet that special someone.

Join our Neurodivergent Singles Database.

Recommended Reading

  • Decoding Dating

    Decoding Dating

    This book is ideal for those with little or no prior experience with dating. Author John Miller will help you identify the qualities you’re seeking in a partner, know whether you’re ready for a relationship, and how to make a relationship thrive once you’re in one.

  • The Autism Relationships Handbook

    This handbook, written with inclusivity in mind, will help Autistic readers navigate the dating scene, have closer relationships with loved ones, or improve their existing partnership or marriage.

  • Love and Asperger's: Practical Strategies To Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection

    Read this book to learn practical, evidenced-based solutions to address the needs and perspectives of both partners of a neurologically mixed relationship in a fair and loving way.

  • The Autism Partner Handbook

    This handbook is an excellent resource for neurologically mixed couples. Learn key communication skills and gain more understanding of the autistic partner's mental processes and flourish.

Dating & Relationship Coaching

Are you interested in learning about how coaching can enrich your life? Coaching offers valuable support as you navigate the unpredictable realm of dating. Learn to utilize dating apps strategically, identify and avoid romance scams, reframe rejection as helpful redirection, overhaul your partner checklist to emphasize character over fleeting qualities like physical appearance, build strong conversational skills, better understand social cues and interpret body language, implement strategies to overcome first date nerves, and much more!

Book a consultation today.

Best Buddies Living

The Best Buddies Living program represents one of the Best Buddies organization’s four key mission pillars, Inclusive Living. This program fosters an integrated experience for people with and without IDD to become active, contributing citizens who live independently in a dynamic environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Many people with IDD have limited opportunities for social interactions after they leave the school environment. This program helps people with IDD become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive community for all.

Main Street

Located in Rockville, Maryland, Main Street is an affordable, accessible, inclusive apartment building and a membership-based community center for adults of all abilities. We provide a rich variety of social, cultural, educational and wellness programs in the building’s beautiful community spaces and around town – everything from baking classes and yoga sessions to artist workshops and professional lunch and learns. By creating a culture of kindness and possibility, and offering unique opportunities for community engagement, Main Street empowers people with and without disabilities to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. 

Gift Certificates

Show support for a loved one by giving them the gift of transformational coaching or personalized matchmaking today.

Purchase an electronic gift card.