The Friend 2 Friend Mission
Friend
2 Friend Social Learning Society is a non-profit organization
formed in 2002 for the purpose of promoting mutually rewarding
friendships between children on the autism spectrum disorder and
their peers.
Our Mission
To foster mutual friendships between individuals on the autism spectrum and their peers by providing programs and services that promote understanding, acceptance and empathy of autism and to support all children to develop to the best of their abilities through the play and socialization that friendships offer.
Our Vision
To provide sustainable community programs and services that foster an understanding of the many challenges experienced by individuals with autism spectrum and to support our community to embrace all persons with ASD as valuable, contributing members.
Our Values
All children need friends. We strive to create and deliver universally accessible programs and services that embrace diversity and equality using inclusive, sensitive, age-appropriate, fun and educational approaches.
“Friendships and social play are where we practice the skills we need to be successful caring adults.”
→ Kenneth Rubin, The Friendship Factor
