Aspie Mentor? Like Big Bro/Big Sisters?

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I was wondering if there is an organization that matches people like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, but for adults on the spectrum.
I don't like kids that much but I would hang out with a "sister" who is more disabled on the spectrum than I am. Or someone with Down Syndrome would be cool too. That person could probably help me with social skills LOL I hope this doesn't sound condescending.
Does anyone have any ideas on this? Does such an organization exist?

I do this! I'm a big sister to alittle girl who has pdd-nos!

How did the two of you find each other and know it would be a good fit?

Well i picked her, the program knew im autistic, and they told me about this girl who is 12, who has severe behavior problems and has the diagnosis of pdd-nos, and that shes been on the list for awhillle because shes hard to find a big for. So i decided to pick her, shes defintely a handful, and she knows im autistic, and i try to help her as much as i can. I could have picked between 5-10 year old kids who had aspergers, but since my little had soo many problems, no friends, hard to be placed with, i decided that would be the best. Heres the site---> http://hosted.bbbsa.org/big/index.asp and if that one doesnt work try---> http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.diJKKYPLJvH/ ... 6/Home.htm

Thanks! I will check into it!

what state are you located in? In my hometown, not only is there a Big Brother/Big Sister Program that helps many kids with
Autism and AS but, there is also, a program called "Compeer" which helps both children and adults with other disabling conditions as well as Autism and AS. They provide education and training too, so you don't get into a social situation beyond
your own capabilities to handle.

Good luck in this rewarding endeaver!

I never heard of Compeer, do you have a website for that?

I'm in Wisconsin.
There are a couple of agencies here for adults with disabilities so maybe I will check with them first. I know one of them does outings but I think it might be in groups and I don't like big groups any more than most Aspies do.

aww, sounds like you want a sister. personally i wouldnt mind having a older brother

Yah, agencies find it wise not to mix genders for these kinds of things, Richard.
I bet you could find yourself a big brother if you wanted!

I toyed with this idea a while ago, but didn't know how they would react to a middle aged single man. Also, I am not into sports, etc...

Do you really think they might accept me? Especially if I said that, though I am not diagnosed, I would take an HFA/AS kid? I think, in most cases, my preferences and dislikes, would be HEAVEN for an autistic. I don't know about an LFA kid, and pdd-nos is maybe a tossup.

age1600,

How did things work out with YOUR little?

I've been wanting to do this for a while, though it would be near impossible for me.

The BBBS where I live requires that you have to drive a vehicle. Since I can't, well...

do they think your big brother or sister will want to get in on with you? im just gonna adopt a small weiner dog and name him ajax, then move outta the state were i will tremendously happy!

Are't most outings in a relatively open area? I would try to bring my own resources, but otherwise would likely do OK. Of course, I think I like the idea of a trailer better. I have been VERY close to a few bears, and the ability to be able to retreat to a good enclosure was comforting.

Not just outings like camping but like to the zoo and stuff in town or shopping maybe.
I am thinking more of an adult person though.

My little is cool, shes just a lot to handle, she knows i'm not the highest functioning, and shes a big kid like me, so it kinda works out haha. I also had a chance to work with a LFA girl, but she ended up getting taken right before i could chose, which stunk. Anyways, its a good program, just be willing to know that most of these kids neeed the mentoring and help, my little lives in the ghetto, has no friends, single mom, just sad. So it is hard at times.