SkillFlix for Young Adults

 SkillFlix AYA is a video library of 150+ Microskills® videos supporting autistic young adults in developing communication and relationship-focused skills at their own pace. The videos support skill building across different experience levels and relationship types, including friends, romantic partners, roommates, work colleagues, classmates, healthcare providers, police and first responders, and more.

Designed specifically to support autistic individuals, SkillFlix® AYA uses short, engaging Microskills® videos to teach and reinforce effective communication in a way that is clear, practical, and easy to absorb. Whether navigating social interactions, self-advocacy, or workplace communication, SkillFlix® breaks down complex skills into manageable steps, allowing users to build confidence at their own pace.

With the ability to search by topic, skill, or keyword, this personalized approach ensures that learning is relevant and accessible. Proven effective in multiple studies, SkillFlix® is a valuable tool for building complex skills related to sensitive communications. Every autistic young adult deserves the opportunity to meet their goals and communicate with confidence.

“I appreciate that these videos are more 'modern.' They're not setup like your basic elementary school explanations of coping skills and whatnot. They are actually relatable and it makes me feel seen.” ~ SkillFlix AYA user

Meet in the Middle Video Series

A free resource from SkillFlix For Young Adults

The "Meet in the Middle" videos are designed to illustrate to neurotypical people how they can improve their communication with the autistic young adults in their life.

We believe autistic people alone should not be fully responsible for bridging the conversation gap between different neurotypes; every conversation is a two-way street.

These videos are created for autistic folks to share with neurotypical people in their lives. We hope these videos can help neurotypical people better support their loved ones, increase their understanding of autism, and improve the communication skills needed to interact with people on the autism spectrum. They cover a number of topics ranging from sensory sensitivities to tone differences to autistic masking. We hope that these videos can help folks meet in the middle and understand each other better.

“It is incredibly affirming to see a character that represents me. Dyed hair, POC, piercings and all. And I definitely relate to their triggers and feel like someone understands.” ~ SkillFlix AYA user

 

CAN Member SkillFlix AYA Playlist

The "CAN Member AYA Playlist" includes 10 SkillFlix videos designed specifically to support autistic young adults to build career readiness skills and feel more confident navigating relationships - available exclusively to CAN members at no cost. 

These videos value a neurodiversity-affirming approach. There are several characters that show autistic young adults navigating conversations and common situations using specific skills and strategies. We hope these videos offer neurodivergent people a menu of skills to pull from based on their individual needs and capacity to manage different types of social interactions. We include resources such as written information and useful links, to help you build knowledge and understanding to apply the skills steps across various situations. We hope that these videos can help folks meet their goals and communicate with confidence.

“The most beneficial skill for me was to learn what to say in an interview. This was especially important because I just graduated college and am applying to 'real' jobs now and I did not know how to navigate job interviews really well.” - SkillFlix AYA user

CAN Members:  SkillFlix AYA Playlist

For more SkillFlix AYA videos, check out the full library available by subscription ($9.99 per month or $99 per year) to get instant access to:

• • 150+ short, practical videos on communication & self-advocacy
  • Real-world strategies for handling social & workplace interactions
  • A self-paced, research-backed learning experience