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A teen mentoring program for adolescents with and without autism diagnoses to mentor younger children on the autism spectrum. The program includes monthly social, recreational, and community service activities, plus mentor training in mentoring, leadership, goal setting, and planning for the future. Mentors are typically high school students ages 14 to 21, and mentees are typically children ages 9 to 13 with an autism diagnosis. The program year runs from September through May. The 2025 to 2026 program is at capacity, with waitlist applications accepted.