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- 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).
- Virtual: Autism and Your Culture Discussion #3 - MusicLink visible for attendees
On November 20th at 7:00pm, join me, Melly, in the third of a four part discussion series: Autism and your Culture~ In this discussion series, we will be discussing how being Autistic impacts your experience within your own cultural group. The focus will be on ethnic cultural groups, but subculture and counterculture groups that you belong in are also welcome for discussion.
Music will be the focus of this third discussion. We will be discussing traditional music (and/or important music genres in regards to subcultures/countercultures) within our cultural groups, music that we like or dislike within our cultural groups, the cultural/societal pressures of liking certain types of music, and more. We will start our introductions at 7:05pm on the meetup stage on discord. I hope to hear/read from you there~
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 - PAUSE: InstrumentsNeeds location
This event is posted on our new platform, Circle! Over the next few months, we will be slowly transitioning from Meetup to Circle. In order to register for this event, you must RSVP on Circle.
If you have yet to join us on circle, sign up to be a member here!
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Flatiron District
Description:
PAUSE Events are for non-speaking, intellectually disabled, and/or high-support needs Autistic adults.For this event, we will be making homemade instruments! We will be making instruments out of materials such as cardboard rolls, rubber bands, tape, and large, colorful beads.
The goal of this event is to make instruments that represent us and our personality. We'll provide a variety of supplies to help you create your own unique instrument. Like all PAUSE events, this is a relaxed activity. Attendees are not expected to follow any specific instructions and encouraged to create something that represents themself. All materials will be provided for this event!
Not open - Birdwatching at Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeJamaica Bay wildlife refuge visitor center, New York, NY
Let’s explore one of the nation’s largest bird habitats! More than 300 species of birds have been observed here over the last 25 years. The refuge covers 9,000 acres of open bay, saltmarsh, mudflats, upland field and woods, as well as two man-made brackish ponds. There will be plenty to see, even in the fall and winter! We will conclude the trip by going to the Howard Beach area for slice pizza.
Admission is free, no tickets are required!
IMPORTANT – Although the visitor center is easily accessible by bus and subway, please give yourself extra time to arrive punctually, given the remote location and weekend engineering works!
Website: https://www.nps.gov/gate/learn/historyculture/jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge.htm
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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).
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