You can split bills later in the relationship. I'm all for equality, but this is something that can only help you in an early dating situation. Also, if you're a guy, assume you will be paying the tabs unless she physically stops you/puts her money down. Its almost like hanging out with a good friend, but with more physical contact and teasing.
The focus of the "date" is to get them comfortable with you, get comfortable with them, and learn about them while relating your own experiences.Keep a positive energy throughout the "date" and err on the side of punctuating certain moments with physical contact ("Oh my god, I can't believe you said that!" slaps arm, "Hey, look over there." lightly elbows side, Put arm around them and poke their other shoulder to distract them "Did you know that guy or something?" grin) Arrange transportation and greet them at the venue with a friendly physical contact (fist bump, funny handshake, hug, high-five) to get the friendly vibes going.Be the person to politely end the conversation, preferably on a good note (like a callback to an earlier in-joke, a playful reference to the future event, or a cheerful goodbye stating you need to return to your friends).If they agree pull out your phone, open up a New Contact, put their name in, click the phone number field, then hand them the phone to type it in. Preferably this will be somewhere where exploration and/or drinking can occur. In this case, it would be wise to mention an activity you going to be doing soon or at a later date, and that they should join.If they appear to pay attention to you (they don't leave the area, they ask questions about you in return, they maintain a decent amount of eye contact with you), then they might be interested.Get to know them through casual conversation, keeping eye contact longer than you would normally.Meet a single person through any means (pool of friends, stranger at bar, etc.).Some people experience it like this though: It definitely is different from case to case. Since I don't know the extent of your Autism, I will write as if I'm speaking to a person that is just very inexperienced with dating.