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Coffee club builds connection for adults with autism

A bi-monthly meetup at Donerds Donuts provides a low-pressure space for adults on the autism spectrum to socialize over coffee, donuts and board games.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT | Lehigh University

The smell of donuts and the sound of board game banter filled Donerds Donuts as strangers introduced themselves, settled into games and laughed over shared stories. The bi-monthly coffee club for adults on the autism spectrum is designed to create a welcoming, low-pressure environment for social interaction.