News / Blog

If you really want to accomplish something, you should go ahead and do it, no matter how challenging it may be. No one is going to give it to you, so you have to learn to take it for yourself. Changing your outlook on autism and social skills is essential if you want to learn…

Adults with cerebral palsy or autism share the same aspirations as everybody else: to live fulfilling lives and make a positive contribution to society. They would rather not be identified by their impairment. In contrast, they strive to be recognized for their individuality and value to society. Attaining these objectives can be challenging, particularly in…

Many people who have developmental impairments find that overcoming difficulties in making friends and keeping those connections can be one of the most difficult challenges they face. Many people find it simple to form new friendships in a short amount of time, particularly with people they meet at events that bring together people of a…

For many who have developmental disabilities, overcoming issues concerning making friends and maintaining friendships can be a significant obstacle. Quick friendships, such as those made with individuals at group events with those of a similar age or background, are easy to come by for many. Real life opportunities, such as pizza parties, field trips to…

Services for people with developmental disabilities have advanced greatly in recent years. Despite the fact that we still have a ways to go, there are many more places to connect with like-minded people and share experiences than ever before, including online forums, in-person meetups, publications, and social media. You can likely find the tools you…

The negative effects of social media on young people are well-documented. However, a social media platform tailored specifically to people with developmental disabilities may have significant advantages. Isolation due to people spending too much time watching videos and commenting on them online rather than interacting with others in real life. Nonetheless, there have been beneficial…

Work on your social skills if you want to improve your social life, learn to communicate successfully with people, and make new friends; this is the best method to do all three. Whether your objective is to improve in your work or to make new friends, improving your social skills will help you achieve success…

While a lot of focus is given to learning how to make friends and step up in social situations, one of the most challenging things for young adults can be maintaining friendships over a period of months of years. Issues with social skills and autism are one of the obstacles that those with developmental disabilities…

All Friends Network offers a wide range of resources and opportunities to make friends for members of all ages. A lot of the tools that we provide and the real life events that we plan are geared around young adults to help them learn how to make friends with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.…

Recent events have proven the value of learning to build lifelong friendships if for nothing else to have the support and encouragement necessary to get through life’s challenges. Though the benefits of friendship have been the subject of countless studies, for people with disabilities, the ability to form lasting friendships can be the deciding factor…