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Game Night: skribb.io!
Virtual
Looking to express your artistic side? Then look no more for this month’s Game Night with skribbl.io! Skribbl.io is a party game you can play with others on your computer or phone. Players will take turns trying to draw a word while others guess what that word is. Join as we try to decipher what players are drawing! No purchase necessary, all you need is a computer or mobile device to play!
Plant ID Walk 1 - Kissena Park
Flushing, Queens
We will be hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many people as possible; please sign up for only one date. Kissena Park is a 235 acre park in Flushing, Queens, home to the city's only remaining velodrome, which is a cycling track arena. The park is located near the creak of the same name, and has two war memorials, many playgrounds and fields.
Speed Friending
Virtual
Join AANYC for virtual speed friending! We’ll start with intros and announcements before diving into the first breakout room session. Members will be in breakout rooms of three, and given prompts and questions to spark conversation and connection. Please be advised that this is not a dating event, and our group rules will be enforced.
Men's Group - Responding, Rather Than Reacting
Virtual
Reactivity can be a sign asking for our attention, care, and curiosity. In this 90-minute Autistic Adults NYC Men’s Group, we will explore what happens when we react and what responding can feel like. Rather than judging, explaining, or trying to change our reactions, we will explore them as they unfold. This is a structured discussion, not a lecture.
Crafting Meeting
Virtual
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. You can ask about costs, and the Roses and Thorns of Crafting.
Women's Group - Pizza and Crafts
Midtown
Join AANYC’s women’s group for pizza and crafts! We will be making beaded fidget keychains; instruction will be provided and no prior experience is necessary. We will start with intros and announcements before eating lunch, then we’ll have some cleanup/transition time before diving into the craft portion.
Museum of the Moving Image
Astoria, Queens
Join us at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens! The Museum of the Moving Image is focused on art, history, technique and technology of film, television, and digital media. Exhibits include the Jim Henson exhibition, Horrible Sites: Makeup and Production Design for The Exorcist, and the Media Game Lab.
Employment & Autism - Interviews
Virtual
During the event, we’ll share our experiences of doing job interviews, discuss strategies on managing nerves/navigating conversation, and go over topics like autism disclosure and tips for a successful interview.
Men's Group - Well Beyond Empty
Virtual
What happens when you are already exhausted, but work, relationships, responsibilities, sensory demands, and expectations keep coming? In this 90-minute Autistic Adults NYC Men’s Group, we will explore fatigue, autistic burnout, masking, endless demands, masculinity, and rest. This is a structured discussion, not a lecture.
TCTSY: Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Midtown
TCTSY (Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is a specific style of hatha yoga that was developed to treat complex trauma, and also has useful applications for neurodivergent individuals who might struggle with a more traditionally led yoga class.
Food Workshop
Chelsea
Join us for a relaxed, autism-friendly workshop about food and eating as autistic adults. We’ll talk about common challenges around cooking and feeding ourselves, share strategies that can make things easier, and explore ways to work with our individual needs and preferences. The main activity will be creating your own Safe Foods Cookbook!
Trans & Gender Non Conforming Group
Midtown
Join other Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Autistic adults as we build puzzles and play games! We will start with introductions, then move on to the main activity. A variety of jigsaw puzzles and games will be provided, but members may also bring their own!
Plant ID Walk 2 - Kissena Park
Flushing, Queens
We will be hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many people as possible; please sign up for only one date. Kissena Park is a 235 acre park in Flushing, Queens, home to the city's only remaining velodrome, which is a cycling track arena. The park is located near the creak of the same name, and has two war memorials, many playgrounds and fields.
(Public Event) Exploring Autism - Late Diagnosis
Virtual
This is part of our public Exploring Autism series! This session, we’ll be talking about late diagnosis in Autistic people and what the Autistic experience can look like in adulthood.
Employment & Autism - The Workplace
Virtual
During the event, we’ll share our experiences with coworkers/supervisors and other professional settings, including maintaining relationships, disclosure, networking, and more. We’ll also go over handing discrimination and advocating for ourselves. We’ll explore what autism can look like in people who are diagnosed later in life, discuss helpful supports and resources for late-diagnosed autistic people, and learn more about the Autistic Adults NYC community.
Game Night - Gartic Phone
Virtual
Prepare for a night of unpredictable fun, creativity, and nonstop laughter! Come along and bring your artistic skills in a game of Gartic Phone, where you and others take turns drawing prompts. Gartic Phone is a free, web-based game which can be played on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Field Day
Dumbo
Join us for our third annual field day! We will be doing classic field day games, including potato sack race, corn hole, egg and spoon race, etc. If you have a field day game suggestion, let us know in the comments on Circle or on Discord!
The Great Gatsby: Autism Friendly Performance
Midtown
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of The Great Gatsby We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
Women's Group - Picnic
Midtown
Join us for the last women’s picnic of the season! Feel free to bring any games you’d like to enjoy, or simply socialize with fellow autistic women.
Body Doubling
Virtual
Need some support cleaning your apartment, doing chores, or organizing your space? Have some work you really need to get done?
Join us for a virtual body doubling event! We will start with our introductions, ask what folks are working on today, then spend the rest of the meetup getting stuff done together. -
TCTSY: Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Midtown
TCTSY (Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is a specific style of hatha yoga that was developed to treat complex trauma, and also has useful applications for neurodivergent individuals who might struggle with a more traditionally led yoga class.
Degenerates: Relaxed Performance
Midtown
Join us for a free lunch and relaxed performance of Degenerates, courtesy of Playwrights Horizons!
Train ID 1 (LIRR Jamaica Station)
Jamaica, Queens
Get ready for a tour of Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica Station! In this event, we will be walking around the station while we learn about the history of the station and how it is the centerpoint for LIRR operations. We will see lots of train action throughout the station! Whether you’re an avid fan of trains or you want to learn more about Jamaica Station, this event is for you!
Arts & Crafts Hangout (Bronx)
West Farms
Join us on Sunday, October 4th, for an afternoon of arts & crafts! No prior experience needed! Feel free to bring along any projects you’ve been working on at home or start something from scratch! Supplies will be provided.
Employment & Autism - Burnout
Virtual
Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00PM for our employment series! The topic of the day: Burnout
During the event, we’ll go over what burnout is, what it can look like, our experiences dealing with burnout, and how to manage and prevent it. We’ll focus on our experiences with burnout surrounding work, but those who’d like to discuss burnout at school and other settings are welcome as well.
Game Night - Among Us
Virtual
Join us for a night of deception, teamwork, and hilarious betrayals at our Among Us Game Event!
Note: This event requires ownership of the Among Us video game, which costs $5 on PC/consoles, or free on mobile devices (Android/iOS).
Fall & Halloween Trivia
Virtual
On Friday, October 9th, join AANYC for a virtual trivia night! We’ll be celebrating fall and Halloween with seasonal questions in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.
Plant ID Walk 1 - Governors Island
Governors Island
We are hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for 1 walk this month. Governors Island is a very popular attraction, residing roughly 800 yards from the southern Manhattan tip.
Women's Group: Real Stories, Real Connection
Virtual
Join us for a welcoming, virtual social gathering created for Autistic adult women to connect through the power of lived experience. This will primarily focus on the experience of late-identified/diagnosed Autistic women.
Crafting Meeting
Virtual
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. You can ask about costs, and the Roses and Thorns of Crafting.
Community Forum
Virtual
Join us on October 16th for our next Community Forum! We have these forums 4 times a year. During the event, I will go over new developments and group happenings, including some behind-the-scenes stuff, upcoming big events, and our plans for the future!
Hybrid Boundaries Workshop
Chelsea & In-Person
Assertive Communication Workshop: Setting and Understanding Boundaries
Join us for a 2-hour hybrid workshop led by AANYC members and Autistic clinicians Heidi Mela, LCSW and Arlene Detchkov, LCSW.
Assertive communication is a valuable skill that many find challenging. These difficulties can be further amplified for Autistic individuals, who may face additional barriers in understanding our needs and boundaries, interpreting social cues, or expressing ourselves verbally.
Disability Pride Parade
Madison Square
The 2025 Disability Pride NYC Parade is organized by Disability Pride NYC. Join us as we walk together as a group to celebrate disability pride and represent our nonprofit Autistic Adults NYC! This year’s theme, Together We Build, looks ahead to the 50th anniversary of the historic 1977 Section 504 sit-ins and honors the solidarity and collective action that helped change disability rights history.
Women's Group: Fall Movie Night
East Williamsburg/Bushwick
Join us for our Women’s Group Fall Movie Night! Movie is TBD! Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks, as well as a blanket if you want to get cozy.
Write Together
Williamsburg
Join us for a relaxed writing session where we’ll spend time writing together! You’re welcome to work on anything you’d like, short stories, journaling, poetry, creative nonfiction, or anything else. We’ll provide an optional prompt for anyone who wants inspiration, but you’re free to work on your own project as well
Employment & Autism - Non-Traditional Work
Virtual
Join us on Friday, October 23rd at 6:00PM for our employment series! The topic of the day: Non Traditional Work.
Non-traditional employment can include part time work, contract, freelance, gigwork, seasonal and temp positions. We’ll go over our experiences and the issues that may arise, including finances, benefits, health insurance, etc.
Plant ID Walk 2 - Governors Island
Governors Island
We are hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for 1 walk this month. Governors Island is a very popular attraction, residing roughly 800 yards from the southern Manhattan tip.
PAUSE - Fall Mini-Pumpkin Decorating
Downtown Brooklyn
PAUSE is a space for friendship and community that doesn’t revolve around speech! Come decorate a mini-pumpkin with us!
You can paint your pumpkin, draw on it with markers, or put stickers on it. We will have real pumpkins and foam pumpkins.
After you finish your pumpkin, you can do more fun fall-themed and Halloween crafts that we will have.
Train ID 2 (LIRR Jamaica Station)
Jamaica, Queens
Get ready for a tour of Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica Station! In this event, we will be walking around the station while we learn about the history of the station and how it is the centerpoint for LIRR operations. We will see lots of train action throughout the station! Whether you’re an avid fan of trains or you want to learn more about Jamaica Station, this event is for you!
Body Doubling
Virtual
Need some support cleaning your apartment, doing chores, or organizing your space? Have some work you really need to get done? Join us for a virtual body doubling event! Many of us struggle with initiating/completing a task that may be uninteresting to us, such as cleaning our room/home. Body Doubling - or having a partner do a task alongside us, can help tremendously!
Halloween Party
Midtown
Join us for our 5th Annual Autistic Adults NYC Halloween Party! Please join us for some food, candy, halloween crafts & games. Costumes are very much welcome, but please come dressed in whatever is most comfortable to you.
This will be a sensory-friendly event with no loud music. There are 3 spaces at this event, the main party area, a crafting room, and a quiet room. You are welcome to join at any time and stay for as long as you like.
View upcoming public events, and past member events below! Member-only events are published on this calendar after they occur, for member privacy. To find dates on upcoming events listed above, you must be a member. Join us here!
PAUSE - Fall Mini-Pumpkin Decorating
P.A.U.S.E is a space for friendship and community that doesn’t revolve around speech!
These events are designed to be especially welcoming to Autistic adults with intellectual disabilities, those who are non- or minimally speaking, or those who have other disabilities that make typical social settings challenging.
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Come decorate a mini-pumpkin with us!
You can paint your pumpkin, draw on it with markers, or put stickers on it. We will have real pumpkins and foam pumpkins.
After you finish your pumpkin, you can do more fun fall-themed and Halloween crafts that we will have.
This will be a calm and friendly event. Come meet other Autistic adults and have a good time!
Virtual: Women's Group - Real Stories, Real Connection
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a welcoming, virtual social gathering created for Autistic adult women to connect through the power of lived experience. This will primarily focus on the experience of late-identified/diagnosed autistic women, with discussion questions to help guide the discussion so that we can connect over our personal discoveries.
Whether your autism was self identified or formally diagnosed later in life, this is an opportunity to share your story, listen to others, celebrate personal discoveries, and enjoy meaningful conversation in a relaxed, non therapeutic space. Come as you are, connect with women who understand, and leave feeling a little less alone.
Virtual: Fall & Halloween Trivia
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
On Friday, October 9th, join AANYC for a virtual trivia night! We’ll be celebrating fall and Halloween with seasonal questions in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.
Virtual: Game Night - Among Us
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a night of deception, teamwork, and hilarious betrayals at our Among Us Game Event! Whether you're a master detective or a sneaky impostor, this event is your chance to test your strategy, communication, and survival skills!
Note: This event requires ownership of the Among Us video game, which costs $5 on PC/consoles, or free on mobile devices (Android/iOS).
Virtual: Employment & Autism - Burnout
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00PM for our employment series! The topic of the day: Burnout.
During the event, we’ll go over what burnout is, what it can look like, our experiences dealing with burnout, and how to manage and prevent it. We’ll focus on our experiences with burnout surrounding work, but those who’d like to discuss burnout at school and other settings are welcome as well! At 7 we’ll start with our intros, and then get into our discussion, guided by some readings/resources and questions.
Arts & Crafts Hangout (Bronx)
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: West Farms, Bronx.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Sunday, October 4th, for an afternoon of arts & crafts! No prior experience needed! Feel free to bring along any projects you’ve been working on at home or start something from scratch! Supplies will be provided.
Train ID 1 (LIRR Jamaica Station)
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Jamaica, Queens
DESCRIPTION:
Get ready for a tour of Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica Station! In this event, we will be walking around the station while we learn about the history of the station and how it is the centerpoint for LIRR operations. We will see lots of train action throughout the station! Whether you’re an avid fan of trains or you want to learn more about Jamaica Station, this event is for you!
This event may be overstimulating, as there will be car traffic, loud diesel locomotive noises/horns/bells and so on. We’d recommend bringing headphones, earbuds, or any other sensory tools you need!
This event will involve a lot of walking throughout the station and going up and down the stairs. Please bring light snacks/water as needed.
Degenerates: Relaxed Performance
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Midtown.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a free lunch and relaxed performance of Degeneretes, courtesy of Playwrights Horizons!
We will meet at the theater and receive a free lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions or would not like to eat, please let us know by filling out the form on Circle with your RSVP. After lunch we will watch the performance together. Please be sure to arrive at the theater on time.
From the writer and director of Initiative (Vulture's Best Theater of 2025)
The boys are fucked. And they know it. In their own obscure corner of the internet, they offer each other proof that the game is rigged against men: it was over before it began, they will never be loved, better just to lay down and rot. When an unexpected relationship begins to form, the consequences of the boys’ fatalism are made painfully clear. Degenerates offers a telescopic, darkly funny view of one insular community, formed on the bedrock of shared and infinite miseries.
TCTSY: Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Midtown.
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday October 3rd at 12pm join us for our monthly in-person 60 minute TCTSY class led by AANYC member and certified yoga instructor, Heidi.
TCTSY (Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is a specific style of hatha yoga that was developed to treat complex trauma, and also has useful applications for neurodivergent individuals who might struggle with a more traditionally led yoga class. Heidi will guide you through several different movements and postures, while offering modifications and options that will allow you to tailor the class to suit your needs. This yoga practice is open to all levels- including first-timers to yoga!
We will have yoga mats and props, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat and any props that might support your practice. You might also want to bring a towel or other piece of fabric to cover the mats provided at the venue, if you have any concerns about resting exposed skin on a communal mat. Most of the movements and postures offered can also be done from a seated position in the chairs provided at the venue.
Virtual: Body Doubling
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
Need some support cleaning your apartment, doing chores, or organizing your space? Have some work you really need to get done?
On Monday, September 28th at 7:00PM, join us for a virtual body doubling event!
Many of us struggle with initiating/completing a task that may be uninteresting to us, such as cleaning our room/home. Body Doubling - or having a partner do a task alongside us, can help tremendously!
We will start with our introductions, ask what folks are working on today, then spend the rest of the meetup getting stuff done together! And participants are welcome to ask cleaning/work/spoon management questions during the meetup, or just socialize while cleaning!
Webcam welcome but not required!
The Great Gatsby: Autism Friendly Performance
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of The Great Gatsby. We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
About the Show: Based on the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the musical The Great Gatsby takes place in the seaside communities of 1920s Long Island, NY. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, who becomes involved in the lives of socialites Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and Tom Buchanan. While Gatsby attempts to rekindle his relationship with Daisy, Nick marvels at their wealthy lifestyle. He soon learns that money can’t buy the most important things in life.
Virtual: Game Night - Gartic Phone
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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DESCRIPTION:
Prepare for a night of unpredictable fun, creativity, and nonstop laughter! Come along and bring your artistic skills in a game of Gartic Phone, where you and others take turns drawing prompts.
Gartic Phone is a free, web-based game which can be played on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Virtual: Employment & Autism - The Workplace & Accommodations
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Thursday, September 24th for our employment series! The topic for the evening: The Workplace.
During the event, we’ll share our experiences with coworkers/supervisors and other professional settings, including maintaining relationships, disclosure, accommodations, and more. We’ll also go over handing discrimination and advocating for ourselves.
At 6 we’ll start with our intros, and then get into our discussion, guided by some readings and questions. We’ll also go over future topics, and brainstorm ideas for future events.
(Public Event) Virtual: Exploring Autism - Late Diagnosis
Non-members RSVP Here!
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to another Exploring Autism session!
This session, we’ll be talking about late diagnosis in autistic people and what the autistic experience can look like in adulthood.
We’ll explore what autism can look like in people who are diagnosed later in life, discuss helpful supports and resources for late-diagnosed autistic people, and learn more about the Autistic Adults NYC community.
This session is open to the public, so friends, family members, professionals, and other allies are all welcome to join us. Whether you’re autistic, recently diagnosed, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in learning more, come connect, share, and learn about the autistic experience from autistic people themselves.
This will be a relaxed, low-pressure event led by our founder, Sy’Aire. Please note this isn’t a therapeutic or clinical session, and we won’t be providing professional services.
Trans & Gender Non Conforming Group
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
Join other Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Autistic adults as we build puzzles and play games! We will start with introductions, then move on to the main activity. A variety of jigsaw puzzles and games will be provided, but members may also bring their own!
Food Workshop
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Chelsea
DESCRIPTION:
Do you struggle with cooking, nutrition, meal planning, or just figuring out how to feed yourself?
Join us for a relaxed, autism-friendly workshop about food and eating as autistic adults. We’ll talk about common challenges around cooking and feeding ourselves, share strategies that can make things easier, and explore ways to work with our individual needs and preferences.
The main activity will be creating your own Safe Foods Cookbook! You’ll put together a mini personalized cookbook filled with easy, reliable foods and simple recipes that work for you.
We’ll wrap up with a short, hands-on demo of an easy, low-stress food that we’ll make together and eat. No fancy cooking skills required!
TCTSY: Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
LOCATION: Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday September 19th at 12pm join us for our monthly in-person 60 minute TCTSY class led by AANYC member and certified yoga instructor, Heidi.
TCTSY (Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga) is a specific style of hatha yoga that was developed to treat complex trauma, and also has useful applications for neurodivergent individuals who might struggle with a more traditionally led yoga class. Heidi will guide you through several different movements and postures, while offering modifications and options that will allow you to tailor the class to suit your needs. This yoga practice is open to all levels- including first-timers to yoga!
We will have yoga mats and props, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat and any props that might support your practice. You might also want to bring a towel or other piece of fabric to cover the mats provided at the venue, if you have any concerns about resting exposed skin on a communal mat. Most of the movements and postures offered can also be done from a seated position in the chairs provided at the venue. Please take off your shoes before entering the yoga room. There are shelves and trays for shoes by the elevators, or you can carry them into the room and leave them next to your mat during the class.
Virtual: Men's Group - Well Beyond Empty
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
What happens when you are already exhausted, but work, relationships, responsibilities, sensory demands, and expectations keep coming?
In this 90-minute Autistic Adults NYC Men’s Group, we will explore fatigue, autistic burnout, masking, endless demands, masculinity, and rest.
This is a structured discussion, not a lecture. Peter will introduce each topic, ask clear questions, and offer optional Gestalt exercises focused on what you notice in the moment.
You are invited to share your own experience using “I” statements. Speaking is always optional. You may listen, move, stim, take a break, or participate in whatever way is needed.
Autistic Adults NYC Community Guidelines and confidentiality apply throughout the group.
Virtual: Employment & Autism - Interviews
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Thursday, September 14th at 6:00PM for our employment series! The topic for the evening: Interviews.
During the event, we’ll share our experiences of doing job interviews, discuss strategies on managing nerves/navigating conversation, and go over topics like autism disclosure and tips for a successful interview.
At 6 we’ll start with our intros, and then get into our discussion, guided by some readings and questions.
Museum of the Moving Image
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LOCATION: Astoria, Queens
DESCRIPTION:
On Sunday, September 13th at 11:45am, join us at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens!
The Museum of the Moving Image is focused on art, history, technique and technology of film, television, and digital media. Exhibits include the Jim Henson exhibition, Horrible Sites: Makeup and Production Design for The Exorcist, and the Media Game Lab.
We will meet up, do quick introductions, and then walk through the museum’s exhibits at a comfortable pace. When the event officially ends, you’re welcome to join us for an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Women's Group - Pizza and Crafts
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LOCATION: Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday, September 12th, join AANYC’s women’s group for pizza and crafts! We will be making beaded fidget keychains; instruction will be provided and no prior experience is necessary. We will start with intros and announcements before eating lunch, then we’ll have some cleanup/transition time before diving into the craft portion.
Virtual: Crafting Meeting
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DESCRIPTION:
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. You can ask about costs, and the Roses and Thorns of Crafting.
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 just to watch if you want.
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 and why we love crafting.
Virtual: Men's Group - Responding, Rather Than Reacting
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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DESCRIPTION:
Reactivity can be a sign asking for our attention, care, and curiosity.
In this 90-minute Autistic Adults NYC Men’s Group, we will explore what happens when we react and what responding can feel like. Rather than judging, explaining, or trying to change our reactions, we will explore them as they unfold.
We will discuss how we react, what happens in our bodies, how we reach toward or push against others and our surroundings, what past experiences may come with us, and whether our responses feel like an extension of ourselves.
This is a structured discussion, not a lecture. Peter will introduce each topic, ask clear questions, and offer optional Gestalt exercises focused on what you notice in the moment.
You are invited to share your own experience using “I” statements. Speaking is always optional. You may listen, move, stim, take a break, or participate in whatever way is needed.
Autistic Adults NYC Community Guidelines and confidentiality apply throughout the group.
Virtual: Speed Friending
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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DESCRIPTION:
On Sunday, September 6th, join AANYC for virtual speed friending! We’ll start with intros and announcements before diving into the first breakout room session. Members will be in breakout rooms of three, and given prompts and questions to spark conversation and connection. Please be advised that this is not a dating event, and our group rules will be enforced.
Plant ID Walk 1 - Kissena Park
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LOCATION: Flushing, Queens
DESCRIPTION:
We are hosting two plant walks this month to accommodate as many members as possible. Please only register for one plant walk.
Our first plant walk for September will take place in Kissena Park!
Kissena Park is a 235 acre park in Flushing, Queens, home to the city's only remaining velodrome, which is a cycling track arena. The park is located near the creak of the same name, and has two war memorials, many playgrounds and fields.
Virtual: Game Night: skribb.io!
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DESCRIPTION:
Looking to express your artistic side? Then look no more for this month’s Game Night with skribbl.io! Skribbl.io is a party game you can play with others on your computer or phone. Players will take turns trying to draw a word while others guess what that word is. Join as we try to decipher what players are drawing!
No purchase necessary, all you need is a computer or mobile device to play!
Plant ID Walk 2 - Prospect Park
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LOCATION: Prospect Park
DESCRIPTION:
We are hosting 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for only 1 Plant ID Walk.
Our Second Plant walk for this month will be located in Prospect Park.
Prospect Park was designed and constructed over a thirty-year period (1865-1895) by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux (The same men who designed Central Park). Widely known for its intricate manmade watercourse (wetlands) and it being the bulk of Brooklyn's remaining indigenous forest, the park is a highly functional green space. During our hike, we will learn about identifying plants, the native flora, basic botany, applications for food, medicine, etc!
This is a late summer plant walk. Please be sure to dress for the weather.
Jones Beach Meetup (Long Island)
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LOCATION: Long Island
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a relaxed beach meetup in Long Island! We'll start by gathering and doing intros, then take a short walk along the boardwalk to find a spot on the beach to set up.
Once we're settled, we'll enjoy a casual picnic together. Feel free to bring food, snacks, games, and/or anything you'd like for building sandcastles.
Please bring water, sunscreen, and a towel or blanket to sit on. Wear clothes you're comfortable getting sandy in. A swimsuit is optional, and there's no expectation to go in the water. Just come ready to relax, enjoy the beach, and have a fun afternoon together!
Please note that beach access is free, but if you drive you may have to pay for parking. To take public transportation, you can arrive at the beach using the LIRR and n88 bus stop.
Women's Group - Central Park Zoo Visit
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LOCATION: Central Park
DESCRIPTION:
On Friday, August 28th, join AANYC’s Women & Femmes group for a trip to the Central Park Zoo! We will explore the park’s exhibits and participate in penguin and sea lion feeding sessions. Tickets will be provided and there is no cost to attend this event.
Virtual: Employment & Autism: Intro & Job Hunting
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DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00PM for the start of our employment series! We’ll be meeting every other week through the next few months to talk about different employment-related topics.
This event in the series will provide an Introduction to the series and cover Job Hunting!
We’ll start with our introductions, and discuss some of the most pressing issues/questions around our employment experience. Then we’ll discuss how to search for employment, including the best websites, application tips, and autism-specific employment search sites. We’ll also talk about the psychological impact - the stress, anxiety, burnout, that comes from job hunting.
Supporters - Lunch & Games
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LOCATION: Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
This event is all about connecting with our Supporters, sharing some behind-the-scenes updates, and hearing their thoughts on ideas for future Supporter events.
We’ll be providing lunch and desserts for everyone! After lunch, we’ll keep the fun going with board games, puzzles, and more! It’s a great chance to relax, connect with fellow supporters, and enjoy the community you’ve helped sustain.