What is the
Love Gap?
The love gap is the distance between the love neurodivergent people already carry — and a world that was not built to receive or return it. 1ness Project exists to close it.
In a world where neurodivergent individuals often face profound isolation, The 1ness Project stands as a beacon of hope and connection. Our mission—to Close the Love Gap—isn't just a tagline. It's a commitment to ensuring that every neurodivergent person experiences the full spectrum of human connection: friendship, community, romance, and love.
Neurodivergent children and adults face unique challenges in building social connections. Traditional social settings aren't designed with their needs in mind. The result? A love gap—a deficit of meaningful relationships that impacts every aspect of life, from childhood friendships to adult partnerships. The Oneness Project bridges this gap through evidence-based programs that meet neurodivergent individuals where they are, providing structured support at every stage of social development.
We envision a world where neurodivergent individuals move seamlessly from learning basic social skills in childhood, to building friendships in adolescence, to forming romantic relationships in adulthood. Our ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive dating and relationship program—and eventually a specialized dating platform—designed specifically for the neurodivergent community.
children are autistic(CDC, April 2025)
of neurodivergent adult sare in committed relationships
of relationship studies exclude neurodivergent people
Compared to 85% of the general population in committed relationships. This is not a gap in capacity. It is a gap in systems, stories, and belonging.