KanyeWestFan wrote:
MaxE wrote:
What sort of program is this? A religious group? A support group for people diagnosed with autism?
I would have a better idea what sort of approach would work, given the purpose of these meetings.
It's a school program for either first-generation students or middle age students (low income is another requirement). There is a room full of computers and counselors and there is a weekly meeting.
Well this situation will require some social skills. It seems this girl might not have the best social skills herself, so she may be less judgmental. If there's somewhere you can walk to after this meeting (I might suggest Starbucks except that could be problem if she doesn't think she can afford that). But that would give you a more comfortable situation in which to talk with her. Any sort of question about herself might be a good starting point, as long as you don't run the risk of asking her something she might be embarrassed to talk about e.g. too many questions about her family, considering her family situation could be something she's not proud of.
My college has a knock-off Starbucks on campus and it's cheaper than regular Starbucks. I will ask her about the meetings like "do you like them coming to" or "what do you like most about them"