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BrodyBrody2021
BrodyBrody2021 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
edited January 2022 in Cerebral Palsy Network
I'm wondering if there is a method of meeting young people with mild cerebral palsy and ASD.. without using a dating app such as Tinder. 

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    There is a online dating group called outsiders which is a disabled dating group 
  • BrodyBrody2021
    BrodyBrody2021 Online Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    Hi, what is it called?
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Outsiders 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    Hi @BrodyBrody2021 :) This is a link to the Outsiders club that Janer1967 mentioned. 

    Some others that I'm aware of are:
    I don't have first-hand experience of any of these sites, so please remember to check that you're comfortable sharing your details with them before signing up!

    Another good way of meeting people can be to join other social groups for things you're interested in, as you immediately have something in common. Do you have any specific interests? This can be a good way of increasing your confidence in interacting with other people, as well as allowing you to meet a wide range of people.

    If you're aged over 20, you might like to consider joining Scope and CP Sport's online CP Cafe. This isn't a dating service, but it would allow you to meet virtually and share experiences with others who live with CP. 
  • chloeblue04
    chloeblue04 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering
    I never used those websites before. 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    Do you think you might give them a go @chloeknight16071992? 
  • chloeblue04
    chloeblue04 Online Community Member Posts: 234 Empowering
    Well no my parents wouldn't allow it.
  • csno01
    csno01 Online Community Member Posts: 409 Empowering
    Hi @BrodyBrody2021, 
    how are you today?
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    edited January 2022
    Hi @BrodyBrody2021

    Thanks for reaching out to us. I always appreciate how much courage it must take to reach out.

    In terms of connecting with other people with autism, I am wondering if you have heard of the National Autistic Society's social groups? If you are interested, you can find out more information about these at https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/social-groups

    Also, not in terms of dating but more in terms of general meeting other people with similar experiences, we have sections of our community boards dedicated to talking to other people about autism and cerebral palsy. You can find the autism discussions at https://forum.scope.org.uk/categories/learning-disabilities-and-autism and the cerebral palsy discussions at https://forum.scope.org.uk/categories/physical-impairments-and-cerebral-palsy

    I hope this helps but if you have any more questions or need any further support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us again soon  :)
  • Danielle_2022
    Danielle_2022 Online Community Member Posts: 265 Empowering
    Hi @BrodyBrody2021,
    It's been a while since your last post, so I just wanted to check in and see how you're doing with it all? It takes so much courage to be vulnerable and ask for support, especially when it comes to topics like this. I wonder if you have tried any of the services recommended above? It can be so validating to connect with other disabled people, even if only as a friendship, which is why it's great to see you here. You have already taken the first step :)

    If it helps, this is something that many people in the community also find difficult, so you're not alone in any way. Still, you deserve to experience love in exactly the same way as everyone else & I really hope that some of these suggestions will help you get there. <3

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