Connect with people like you.
“I’m so thankful for this community... Like multiple people mentioned, figuring out I am autistic made a lot of things from when I was growing up make sense...I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed today and how I’m looking forward to the rest of them.”
“Isolation in the Pandemic, coupled with trying to unravel and assimilate (for lack of a better word!) this new way of understanding myself, has led to so much social awkwardness for me– I feel more unsure than ever! I haven’t had people I could talk to. It was just so amazing to share and listen to people I could relate to.”
“Thank you so freaking much!! This was wonderful. While terrifying to put myself out there in such a tumultuous time, I am so glad I participated and didn’t skip. Hearing everyone’s perspectives is comforting and validating and safe.”
“Being able to find these community groups and connect with other autistic adults has helped me in so many ways such as knowing that it’s okay to feel comfortable being who I am, and just knowing that there are all kinds of autistic and unique people with unique minds out there and that we are not alone. ”
“I just wanted to tell you how helpful your Autism Community Groups have been for me. I’ve been processing so much information this past day! I’ve learned new things about myself from this process, so I’m super happy...The more I learn about Autism, I see how it can really be a super power. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, struggles and all”
Autistic Community Groups
Autistic Community Groups (ACGs) are a safe and guided way for you to connect to others like you. ACGs meet a couple of times a month and each session focuses on a different topic pertaining to life on the spectrum.
Sessions are 90 minutes long and run through Google Meet. You are welcome to participate as little or as much as you feel comfortable. The session structure is as follows:
First 30 minutes: Guided introductions
Next 30 minutes: Topic introduction/teaching from Taylor
Last 30 minutes: Guided topic discussion
Examples of modified ways to participate include: turning off video and only using your microphone, engaging only via text with the chat feature, etc.
Scroll down to see the upcoming topic schedule. You may participate in as many ACGs as you’d like, as long as there is availability.
For an example of what to expect based on a previous group, click here.
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