ASD Expressed 🗣️ Victoria Park

NOTE: While the address of the building is 10/660 Albany Hwy our part of the building is on Miller street.
When you see the funky roundabout on the corner of Albany/Miller head down Miller street towards Hannah Beazley’s office, than the Fowler Group, and we are next door. Look for the SAGE sign.

Please no walk-ins

Join us in a safe, structured place to share a bit about your experience with autism, or just listen to how others have navigated ASD.

This event aims to set a space for us to talk about our experiences on the spectrum, there will be 3 main topics which we will all have the opportunity to share about. This is a timed share event and to give everyone the chance to express without competition we reframe from interruptions and cross talk while otherss are sharing.

We will take a 10 minute break after the second topic.

There is no obligation to share and you are welcome to just listen. When the formal part of the event is over we will chat openly, ask questions, and maybe play a game or two to lighten to mood.

There is free parking on surrounding streets, such as Merton st. Tuan st. and Hubert st.

-=Timeline=-

1230 Doors open, make a cuppa if you wish, get comfortable.

1310 Meeting begins, you will have 3 opportunities to share.

1440 Once everyone has shared the informal part of the event begins. Ask questions, chat and hang out, leave when you’re ready.

1530 leave and lock up.

-=Topics=-

71 Shock
Shock can rattle us badly. Shock can stun our nervous system and put us in perpetual survival mode. Some shocks are mild, and we can work through them, sometimes if we are in a good place and the shock is minor, we can bounce back quickly, or even roll with it. Other times shock can be psychologically catastrophic and without the right support may scar us for life. Shock can be an accident or loss, a realisation, a breakdown of any type of relationship, anything that rattles us. Sometimes we may handle shock well and grow personally as a result.

Have you there been many shocks for you in the last few years?
How do you handle shock?
Have you had times where you have handled unexpected change well?
Are you still reeling from things? What is it?
Have the shocks of the past changed you? In what way?

72 Ego and Humility
There is a saying that you can be ‘laying in the gutter looking down at the world’, this is to say that when we feel powerless and distressed within it may comfort us to mentally elevate ourselves above others. It’s ugly, but it is hardwired human nature, and we all do it, even you. Arrogance and vanity can momentarily be invigorating, but their benefits can be fleeting and leave us deflated and ashamed. Humility comes from acceptance and respecting others, it’s a much more sustainable peace of mind.

Do you know the difference between arrogance and confidence?
Are you humble?
Do you believe there is such a thing as healthy arrogance?
Have you caught yourself feeling superior to others or judging them?
Do you find it easy to lovingly accept others?

Feel free to suggest a topic you would like discussed at a future event.

Hope to see you there 🙂
Thanks
Chris

-== About SAGE ==-
SAGE is a social group for people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum. You do not need a formal diagnosis to come along to events and support people are welcome.
Our core values are respect, acceptance, and community, and by holding to these values we aim to create a friendly and safe place for members to relate to others and have some fun.
New members are always welcome and we understand that it can take courage to attend events if you don’t get out often. Feel free to message event hosts for details or assurance. We want to meet you. We want all our events be psychological safe spaces and do not tolerate aggressive or inappropriate behavior.

SAGE is entirely volunteer operated and was established in February 2020. If you would like to support SAGE donations are welcome at:

https://gofund.me/187847a2