What we’re about
A group to connect with other Autistic adults in the NYC area, in-person and online. Led by Autistics and for Autistics.
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We are a diverse and inclusive group open to all Autistic adults (18+)! LGBTQ+ friendly, diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and all support needs welcome. And check out our PAUSE events, open to attendees and their friends/family/support workers!
Have a question? Be sure to check out our "Information for New Members" to see if your answer is there. If not, please reach out! [email protected]
Important Links:
Discord (online group chat)
Group Rules
Anonymous Feedback and Reporting Form
autisticadultsnyc.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Group Meditation134 W 29th St, New York, NY
Relax and reset for the week ahead with a group meditation! Chill out as you are guided through a calming journey of breathing and introspective thought. Everyone is welcome to bring a quiet fidget or activity (e.g. coloring book, drawing) if that helps your mind relax!
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering ([email protected] or meetup DM).WANT TO HELP AANYC? BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
WAITLIST AND OTHER FAQ HERE
JOIN OUR DISCORD - Virtual: Self-Care for Autistic People Discussion #2Link visible for attendees
On November 4th, join us for an online discussion of autistic self-care. This discussion will focus on ways to practice physical self-care, which can be categorized into Movement and Regulation, Sleep, and Body Care and Hygiene.
Our discussion is part of a series guided by the book Self-Care for Autistic People by AuDHD clinician Megan Anna Neff, and in particular on Chapter 2: Physical Self-Care. Reading is suggested but optional; anyone will be able to follow along and contribute! We will be discussing tips from the book as well as sharing our own autistic experiences and strategies.
This event will be in our "Meetup Stage" Channel on Discord.
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Our events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people.
Our virtual meetups and our Discord server are restricted to those in the Tri-State (NY, CT, and NJ) area. If you need help with discord, please see our guide! If you’re a new member, please join our discord at least 15 min prior to the event to go through our gatekeeping channel and adjust your audio settings!
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LINK TO JOIN DISCORD - Virtual: Crafters Monthly MeetingLink visible for attendees
On November 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm, join us for our very first online Crafting Meeting for autistic crafters. Whether you knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt, rug hook, dye, embroider, needlepoint, sew, or any other kind of crafter, Emma is hosting a monthly Crafting Meeting on 2nd Wednesday evenings. Whatever kind of crafting you do, if you love it and you’re doing it, come and share your project with us!
If you are crafting-curious and want to see if you’d like to start crafting, come see what we’re doing. If you want, you could use your “bring and brag” time to identify what you might want to do, and we will give you pointers about getting started.
Craft online while checking out other people’s projects and sharing your own. You don’t have to share if you don’t want to. You can come and practice your craft.
If you are having a problem with your craft, I hope we’ll connect with each other - Crafters Unite! - and help each other problem-solve any crafting issues that come up. And we’ll get to share our current project and discuss our next project.
This event will be in our "Meetup Stage" Channel on Discord.
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Our events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people.
Our virtual meetups and our Discord server are restricted to those in the Tri-State (NY, CT, and NJ) area. If you need help with discord, please see our guide! If you’re a new member, please join our discord at least 15 min prior to the event to go through our gatekeeping channel and adjust your audio settings!
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LINK TO JOIN DISCORD - ASL WorkshopPier 57, New York, NY
Join us on Saturday, November 16th at 11:30AM for a beginner American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop! No experience is necessary. We will have a Deaf guest instructor from Teachers College, Columbia University!
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-gestural language used primarily by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in the United States and parts of Canada. It has unique rules and grammar, totally different from English. It’s also used in many parts of the disability community, including by Autistics!
We will start with a 2-hour interactive presentation, learning basic greetings, the alphabet, and basic New York City-related signs ("New York City", "subway", etc.). After the workshop, attendees are welcome to grab lunch from the Pier 57 Market and bring it back to the classroom to eat. (And please feel free to bring a bagged lunch instead if you prefer.)
All materials will be provided. This is a casual, low stress event, no experience necessary!
HOW TO FIND US: We will be meeting in the Daffodil Classroom. A map of how to find the classroom, and a map of all the available food stalls can be found here.
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering ([email protected] or meetup DM).
