Helping Neurodivergent People Thrive
in Columbus, OH
We want to hang out with you—yes, you!
Let’s Socialize—For Real!
If you've thought to yourself, “There’s nowhere in Columbus where I feel welcome and okay,” this is the place for you.
Upcoming Events
“I feel happier knowing there are more people out there like me than I thought.”
-COTS Participant
No more sitting in a room “practicing” social skills! We show up in the community and socialize together.
Welcome to Our Neurodiverse Universe
We are SO glad you’re here!
Our mission is to create opportunities for and with neurodiverse people while building community, raising awareness, and centralizing resources for growing into the life we all deserve.
Programs for Adults on the Spectrum
We don’t just not do hard things, we do them together to make them less hard—and we can’t wait for you to join!
Join Our Weekly Outing
We just go out and do fun stuff together in the real world.
Speed Dating & Friending (on the Spectrum)
Come hang out and meet new friends or dates who get you.
Art Programming
Get your creative juices flowing and take your talent to the next level.
Whole Self Program
A (freaking awesome) personal development program for teens and young adults on the spectrum.
Corporate and Small Business Trainings
Neurodivergent-inclusive training for schools, offices, local shops, and everything in between.
Corporate: We offer an afternoon with your staff in a corporate setting to provide training on best practices for hiring, training and retaining neurodivergent employees.
“[COTS Speed Dating/Friending] is the first time in my adult life I have been able to come to a bar, sit across from someone, order a drink and have a conversation.”
-COTS Participant, age 32
Our Culture & Approach
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We will not use language like 'high or low functioning.’ It is expected AT ALL TIMES that everyone is respectful of everyone else. There is no smarter or dumber and there is no, 'he can't hold a conversation, I mean look at him.'
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Maybe the guy who is 'so much lower than you' knows more about Pokemon cards than you. Maybe the person who is, 'so much smarter than you' has a few things to learn from you! Maybe—just maybe—we all shine in different ways.
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It’s time to check your bias! If you find yourself struggling and judging someone who is different from you, we would love to support you through a path to understanding. By joining our crew, you are promising to hold yourself responsible for maintaining the culture of our group, and admit that we are all forever works in progress.
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This is a home where you can be you—where we get it without you having to tell us. So welcome home!
Fuel Our Mission With Your Generosity
1 in 36 humans in America are born with autism.
You are surrounded by people on the spectrum who will change the world.
You are an important part of the change.
Visit Us
Our home base is inside of another nonprofit we partner with— Studio 18.
18 Orchard Ln,
Columbus, OH 43214
Located inside Studio 18, across from the Donatos Pizza!
Hours
Monday 9:30am-11:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm
Free street parking available