Dating site for autistic people
22-Jul-2017 01:23
We felt that those of us on the spectrum have been labeled our whole lives.In our experience, categorical labeling can result in some people being unable to perceive a person individually from that label.“Not only did I want to create a website for people on the autism spectrum to connect, but I also wanted to create the first compatibility test for people on the spectrum,” Cantu said. Some of us are introverted, quiet types (I sure am), and some of us are outgoing types.Some of us can tolerate certain environments, and some of us cannot.” The test helps narrow the search down by grouping individuals together based on characteristics or tendencies such as these.This is common in mainstream society but is not an environment we wanted to create within the Spectrum Singles community.We do not discriminate against anyone and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within the community.” Right now Spectrum Singles is still growing, but within the first couple days of getting real press after creating the site, they received a lot of positive feedback from the community.Introducing Spectrum Singles.com: a safe, affordable and comfortable environment for singles on the autism spectrum to find someone who is compatible in every way.
Cantu said they want to maintain a very safe and secure environment, so everything else, such as contact with the members, requires a paid membership.Spectrum Singles essentially came about because Cantu and her mother found it difficult to explain to friends and family members who weren’t autistic what issues they were having or why they needed to have some space during times of anxiety.