Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Nick Maccarrone, Psy.D., and Joshua Davis of The Social Cog about the crisis nobody talks about after the school bus stops coming: autistic adults with no friends and no way to make them. Founded in 2012, The Social Cog matches independently functioning au tistic adults to a peer group, a clinical social coach, and monthly outings where real friendships form. Nick is the psychologist who created it. 19-year-old Joshua is the reason it exists. His mother asked for a program that didn’t exist and today he works for the Miami Heat, plans weekends with friends, and sits on the executive board of the organization that changed his life. Together Nick and Joshua take apart the biggest misconception about autism: that autistic people don’t want friends, and explain why connection, with the right structure behind it, is a skill anyone can learn. Subscribe to get Miami-Dade’s best disability resources, local events, and community news delivered to your inbox, FREE: https://miamidadedisabilitynews.com/   And if you’re a special-needs family weighing a move, selling an inherited home, or planning for the next 30 years, that’s my work as a Real Estate Professional here in Miami-Dade. I’m uniquely qualified to help. Call or text me directly: 305.401.6224 Connect with Nick and Joshua at The Social Cog: https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialCog ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.  This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] #thatscommunitynews #communitynewspapers #miamidade #miamidadecounty #thatscommunity #miamicommunitynews #coralgables #palmettobay #southmiami #doral #aventura #pinecrest #kendall #broward #biscaynebay  The post They said Autistic People don’t Want Friends. Joshua proved Them Wrong | Miami Autism Dad first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less