What’s coming up in March 2026?
Click the preview below to see what members are up to this month! Interested in joining us for an event? Sign up here!
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Body Doubling
Virtual
Need some support cleaning your apartment, doing chores, or organizing your space? Have some work you really need to get done? 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!
Alternative Expression - Weaving Class
Chelsea
In this workshop we will learn about the basics of weaving using cardboard, yarn, and scissors. We will set up a DIY loom in a process called warping, learn how to weave a simple tapestry, and then take the project off of the loom. Everyone should walk away with one piece of woven art, or at the very least with all of the skills to finish their piece on their own. The instructor will give advice on different weaving customizations, project ideas, and ways to continue learning at home.
LGBTQ+ Group - Comic Strip Workshop
Williamsburg
This event is only for LGBTQ+ Members. Join us for a comic strip workshop. We’ll go over the basic theory behind the comic strip, look at some classic examples of the medium, and then provide materials for everyone to draw their own. No special drawing skills required!
Skribb.lo Game Night!
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!
MJ the Musical - Autism Friendly Performance
Midtown
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of MJ the Musical! We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
BIPOC Club - Lost Neighborhoods of NYC
Virtual
This event is only for BIPOC Members. This virtual event serves as a space to share lesser known Black History in relation to New York. It is meant to be a platform to educate and discuss the areas now covered by modern neighborhoods in the city: Seneca Village, San Juan Hill, and Weeksville. Topics discussed will include the origins, notable achievements, and downfalls of these black meccas. Together, we will learn integral pieces of black history that have paved the way for the accomplishments of further generations of black residents in this city!
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.
Virtual Discussion - RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
Virtual
Join us for our Bi-Monthly Relationships & Autism Virtual Meetup! The topic of the day: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. We’ll talk about our experiences with RSD, and different ways we’ve managed when it appears in social settings.
Alternative Expression - Open Studio 2
Chelsea
At the start of our session, we will have a suggested theme or idea to work off of. The rest of the time is dedicated to working on our art. We will have a variety of materials available for you to choose from, including drawing supplies, paints, collage materials, and more.
Please feel free to bring any art you’re currently working on, work you started during one of our previous classes, or something you’d like to submit to our upcoming exhibition!
4th Annual Pet Meetup
Virtual
Join us for our 4th Annual Pet Meetup! All pets welcome, cats, dogs, rodents, snails, rocks, etc. Feel free to attend if you do not have a pet and just want to watch, or if you’re curious about getting a pet.
After we show off our pets, we’ll have a discussion about pet topics, including sensory issues with pets, pros and cons of pet ownership, and more. Video encouraged to show off fuzzy friends, but not required. We will take one group pet photo for those who want to be included in it per tradition.
Jigsaw Puzzles
Flatbush, Brooklyn
Join us for a chill puzzle afternoon! We will provide a selection of jigsaw puzzles to work on alone or in small groups. You are welcome to bring your a jigsaw puzzle to make or swap out with one in our collection.
Men's Group
Virtual
The men's group is designed to provide neurodivergent men with an opportunity to authentically relate, find belonging, develop meaningful friendships, understand how they are interacting in the world, and explore their experience and understanding of boundaries. During one or two monthly meetings, members will develop the foundation to more easily express feelings, needs, and safely unmask. At the end of each meeting, there will be time to process, reflect, and honor each member's contributions.
Alternative Expression Exhibition
In-Person
Public Opening Night - 5pm - 8:30pm. Registration open to public, registration through eventbright. There will be food/beverages and live performance. Attendees may arrive or leave at any point during open hours. Registration via eventbrite.
Member Quiet Hours - 12:30pm - 4pm. A quiet walkthrough of the space. Registration via form; available to Members on Circle. Members who register for this option will can browse the art in a low-sensory environment.
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.
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.
Making Sense of Your Emotions
Virtual
This virtual gathering offers an introduction to how emotional experiences form and why they can sometimes feel confusing or intense. We will look at the underlying processes in clear, everyday language so emotions feel more understandable and less mysterious.
As we explore the science behind emotional reactions and gently try a few simple practices, the aim is to build familiarity with what may be happening internally and the possible reasons behind it.
(Public Event) Independent Living Skills Webinar w/ NYSILC
Virtual
This is a public event! Join us for a workshop on independent living for Autistic people. We will be joined by the New York State Independent Living Council. This virtual conversation will focus on independent living skills for Autistic adults, exploring common challenges across areas such as household management, completing daily tasks like cleaning, chores, and meal prep. The event will also share helpful resources and include space for group discussion.
Virtual Discussion - Self Care and Boundaries
Virtual
Join us for our Relationships & Autism Virtual Series! The topic of the day: Self-Care and Boundaries. Some things we'll discuss include handling social burnout, expressing our feelings and needs, how to recognize and set boundaries, and more!
Karaoke Night!
Astoria, Queens
Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar during Karaoke Night, where the stage is yours and the spotlight is waiting! Whether you’re a seasoned singer, or just want to sing your heart out to some of your favorite songs, come on in and sing along!
Seed Bomb Workshop
Chelsea
Join us to learn about and create your own seed-bombs! Seed-bombs, also known as earth-balls, are small biodegradable balls typically composed of clay, soil, and other organic material which encase native plant seeds. They are a very well known and effective tool in environmental activism and are utilized in both urban and suburban gardening and environmental restoration.
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!
World Autism Day
Join us on World Autism Acceptance Day! Learn about autism from those with lived experience.
Join us on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM for a virtual Autism Acceptance Day event, hosted by Autistic Adults NYC.
This event will have a variety of speakers, all Autistic. We will be talking about autism from a lived perspective, how to advocate for and support us, clearing up misconceptions, and sharing more about the Autistic community here in NYC.
Learn more about Autism Acceptance in April here.
About Autistic Adults NYC
Autistic Adults NYC is an Autistic-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Autistic community of NYC. Our mission is to serve the Autistic community of NYC and the Tri-state Area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) through community building, education, and advocacy. We aim to be an Autistic-run organization, prioritizing representation in leadership and decision-making roles. Committed to inclusivity and accessibility, we focus on reaching underserved and economically disadvantaged members, offering accessible programs to create an inclusive space where all Autistic individuals can thrive.
Virtual Discussion: RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)
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, March 12th at 6:00PM for our Bi-Monthly Relationships & Autism Virtual Meetup! The topic of the day: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
What is RSD?
“RSD is characterized by strong emotional reactions to real or perceived rejection. These reactions have been described as “immense emotional pain from real or perceived failure to meet others’ expectations.” Reactions can be internalized, like feelings of low self-esteem and self-criticism, or they can be externalized, like responding to someone with anger or bursting into tears.”
We’ll talk about our experiences with RSD, and different ways we’ve managed when it appears in social settings.
Virtual: Crafting Meeting
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:
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: BIPOC Club - Lost Neighborhoods of NYC
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:
This event is for BIPOC members!
History Lost to Time: Seneca Village, San Juan Hill, & Weeksville
This virtual event serves as a space to share lesser known Black History in relation to New York. It is meant to be a platform to educate and discuss the areas now covered by modern neighborhoods in the city: Seneca Village, San Juan Hill, and Weeksville. Topics discussed will include the origins, notable achievements, and downfalls of these black meccas. Together, we will learn integral pieces of black history that have paved the way for the accomplishments of further generations of black residents in this city!
MJ the Musical - Autism Friendly Performance
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. Seats are NOT accessible, but future TDF shows are likely to be accessible.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of MJ The Musical. We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
About the Show: MJ The Musical is based on the life and music of singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. Through the making of a documentary as well as his memories, we learn about the events that shaped his creative process and turned him into a world-renowned artist and entertainer. Michael Jackson’s legendary songs and signature dance moves are featured in this Tony Award-winning musical.
Virtual: skribb.lo Game Night!
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:
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!
LGBTQ+ Group - Comic Strip Workshop
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: Williamsburg. The room requires 3-4 steps; the building is otherwise accessible.
DESCRIPTION:
This event is only for LGBTQ+ Members. Join us for a comic strip workshop. We’ll go over the basic theory behind the comic strip, look at some classic examples of the medium, and then provide materials for everyone to draw their own. No special drawing skills required!
Alternative Expression - Weaving Class
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: Chelsea. Our classroom is on the ground level, and this is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop we will learn about the basics of weaving using cardboard, yarn, and scissors. We will set up a DIY loom in a process called warping, learn how to weave a simple tapestry, and then take the project off of the loom. Everyone should walk away with one piece of woven art, or at the very least with all of the skills to finish their piece on their own. The instructor will give advice on different weaving customizations, project ideas, and ways to continue learning at home.
Absolutely NO experience is required, and attendees are welcome to break outside the mold and do something different, experiment, and be creative! At the end of the event, attendees are encouraged (but not required) to submit what they created to our upcoming art exhibition.
This class is part of our Alternative Expression Program. For more info, click here.
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 Wednesday, March 4th 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!
Supporter Event: Lunch & Games
Members: Like to join us at this event? Become a Monthly Supporter here!
LOCATION: This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
Hi Supporters! Join us for another Lunch & Games Supporters Meetup.
This event is all about connecting with you, sharing some behind-the-scenes updates, and hearing your thoughts on ideas for future supporter events.
We’ll be providing lunch and desserts for everyone! If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know by filling out the form on Circle.
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.
PAUSE: Sponge Painting
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.
LOCATION: Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled - 25 Elm Pl, 5th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
The building is accessible. The space is on the 5th floor, through some glass doors. There are accessible all-gender bathrooms.
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Join us for a February painting event!
We’ll have tools to make painting easier and more accessible.
Attendees will use sponge brushes to apply acrylic paint to canvas boards.
A variety of stencils and materials will be provided to help create unique and fun designs.
This will be a calm and friendly event. Come meet other Autistic adults and have a good time!
Hybrid Executive Function Workshop
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: Chelsea & Virtual. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
If you’ve struggled with executive functioning or have heard of it but don’t know what it is, this workshop is for you. Executive functioning is an umbrella term describing the mental skills and processes for planning, organizing, and managing our thoughts and actions. This workshop will give an overview of how and why Autistic people can struggle with executive functioning and strategies to help with challenges.
Alternative Expression - Open Studio 1
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: Chelsea. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Friday, February 27th for an open studio session! This session will be dedicated to creating artworks, drawing inspiration from each other, and experimenting with new materials.
At the start of our session, we will have a suggested theme or idea to work off of. The rest of the time is dedicated to working on our art. We will have a variety of materials available for you to choose from, including drawing supplies, paints, collage materials, and more.
Please feel free to bring any art you’re currently working on, work you started during one of our previous classes, or something you’d like to submit to our upcoming exhibition!
At the end of the 2 hours, there is an (optional) show and tell to see what everyone has worked on. Absolutely NO experience is required, and attendees are welcome to break outside the mold and do something different, experiment, and be creative! At the end of the event, attendees are encouraged (but not required) to submit what they created to our upcoming art exhibition.
This class is part of our Alternative Expression Program. For more info, click here.
Virtual Discussion: Dating (Women & Femmes)
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 Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00PM for our Relationships & Autism Virtual Discussion Series! The topic of the day: Dating. This event is for those who identify as women/femme and all marginalized genders who would like to participate in this conversation!
What we’ll talk about in this session:
We’ll discuss our experiences in dating, disclosing our autism diagnosis, boundaries, how to get started dating, and more! We’ll also include topics around LGBTQ+ identities, including aro/ace, as much of our community identifies as LGBTQ+! For the Women/Femmes session, we’ll focus more on our unique experience, focus more on boundary setting, and staying safe.
Important Note: This is an event to discuss dating, NOT a dating event! For new members, please be sure to read over our rules for more information about this group.
The session will begin at 6:00 PM with introductions, followed by a guided discussion informed by selected readings and questions.
Virtual: Autism Challenges Peer Support Group
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 Tuesday, February 24th, join us for a virtual peer support group/discussion on aspects of autism we find challenging. Topics will include executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors, managing energy, and more. This group is intended to be a space where we can connect with and learn from one another; it is not intended as a replacement for therapy or professional mental health services.
Relaxed Performance: The Dinosaurs
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. This is an accessible venue but steps are required to reach seats. Attendees may leave and re-enter the theater during the performance.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a free lunch and relaxed performance of The Dinosaurs, 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. After lunch we will watch the performance together. Please be sure to arrive at the theater on time.
Every week at the same time, in the same place, a group of women share their stories of recovery. As weeks slip into years and decades spin into eternity, the women keep coming back amidst an ever-shifting, unfamiliar world. Jacob Perkins’ The Dinosaurs is a piercingly funny, loving ode to the infinite, innately human battle between holding on and letting go.
Virtual: Game Night (skribbl.io)
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:
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!
Alternative Expression - Bead Suncatcher Class
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: Chelsea. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a chill, creative bead suncatcher event where we’ll make decorative pieces that hang in a window and catch the light, creating colorful reflections. We’ll be creating our suncatchers using beads and simple materials, and finished pieces can be displayed in our exhibition and/or taken home.
Bio: Hi, my name is Kieri. I am a designer/artist with autism living in Brooklyn, NY. I went to school for fashion design and in my spare time I love working in my studio with my cat, Chloe.
Absolutely NO experience is required, and attendees are welcome to break outside the mold and do something different, experiment, and be creative! At the end of the event, attendees are encouraged (but not required) to submit what they created to our upcoming art exhibition.
This class is part of our Alternative Expression Program. For more info, click here.
Virtual: Meditation in Motion
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:
Meditation in Motion, A Gentle Practice Circle
This relaxed virtual gathering offers a softer, more accessible way to experience meditation through the body rather than pressure to sit still or “quiet the mind.” Together we will explore simple insights on why embodied practices like breath rhythm, sensory grounding, and gentle movement can make meditation feel more natural and effective.
The session blends discussion and guided experiences so you can learn and practice in real time. Options will always be offered for different comfort levels, whether seated, lying down, or incorporating light movement.
This is a compassionate space to slow down, regulate, and reconnect without force, judgment, or unrealistic expectations.
Exploring Autism - Welcome Chat
This event is the first in a series of public conversations centered on autism from a lived-experience perspective! These sessions are meant to be a welcoming space to listen, learn, ask questions, and hear directly from the community.
In this first session, we’ll share information and resources for people who are newly diagnosed, exploring whether they might be Autistic, or looking for support and community in NYC. We also welcome friends, family, and anyone interested in learning more about and supporting our community! There will be time to ask questions, chat with others, and share experiences.
This will be a relaxed, low-pressure event led by our founder, Nicole. Please note this isn’t a therapeutic or clinical session, and we won’t be providing professional services.
Women & Femmes - Galentine's Paint By Numbers
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. This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
No plans this Valentine’s Day? Then come join us for our Women/Femmes Galentine’s paint by numbers! Whether you are a seasoned painter or just want to try something new and chat, all women/femmes are welcome. Supplies and some snacks will be provided, feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks!
Alternative Expression - Watercolor Painting Class
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: Chelsea. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a watercolor painting class!
During this class, our guest instructor will introduce basic watercolor painting techniques in a demonstration. Participants will then put these skills into practice by creating a painting together in a relaxed setting.
Bio: Hey, I'm Franny (any pronouns), a self-taught Haitian artist & instructor from Brooklyn! We all have an imagination that can create things like no one else can, and my goal is to help bring it out of anyone who believes they can't be an artist.
Absolutely NO experience is required, and attendees are welcome to break outside the mold and do something different, experiment, and be creative! At the end of the event, attendees are encouraged (but not required) to submit what they created to our upcoming art exhibition.
This class is part of our Alternative Expression Program. For more info, click here.
Virtual Discussion: Dating
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 Tuesday, February 12th at 6:00PM for our Relationships & Autism Virtual Discussion Series! The topic of the day: Dating.
What we’ll talk about in this session: We’ll discuss our experiences in dating, disclosing our autism diagnosis, boundaries, how to get started dating, and more! We’ll also include topics around LGBTQ+ identities, including aro/ace, as much of our community identifies as LGBTQ+!
Important Note: This is an event to discuss dating, NOT a dating event! For new members, please be sure to read over our rules for more information about this group.
The session will begin at 6:00 PM with introductions, followed by a guided discussion informed by selected readings and questions.
Virtual: Crafting Meeting
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:
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: 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 Tuesday, February 10th 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!
TDF: Just in Time
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. Seats require stairs; this is a highly-sensory show.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of Just in Time. We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF. This is a highly-sensory and immersive show. Please be sure to read the accessibility information above.
About the Show: Just in Time is a musical based on the life of legendary singer Bobby Darin. Born in 1936, Darin struggled with a serious heart condition and knew he would have a short life. So he wanted to achieve as much as he could in the time he had. Jonathan Groff plays both himself and Darin, using Darin’s story and his own to remind audiences of the importance and impact of live performance. Featuring many of Darin’s hit songs, including “Splish Splash,” “Dream Lover,” “Beyond the Sea” and “Mack the Knife,” the musical is performed in a nightclub setting with a live band.
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. This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
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!
Following the TCTSY practice, there will be time to share any reflections you might have about the practice with the group, and/or to chat with Heidi individually on how best to adapt this practice to suit your needs.
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.
Alternative Expression - Music & Sound Art Class
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Chelsea. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a music & sound art class!
We will start with a demonstration, where I will go over the very basics of music making, focusing on ambient sounds. We will be working making these cool graphic scores in groups, and playing our compositions on a collection of different interesting and unique (and sensory friendly) instruments that will be provided.
Absolutely NO experience is required, and attendees are welcome to break outside the mold and do something different, experiment, and be creative! At the end of the event, attendees are encouraged (but not required) to submit what they created to our upcoming art exhibition.
Bio: Nicole has a master’s degree in Music Theory & Composition from NYU and has been teaching piano since 2017.
This class is part of our Alternative Expression Program. For more info, click here.
Alternative Expression - Collage Class
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LOCATION: Chelsea. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on Friday, January 30th at 6:00PM for the first class in our Alternative Expression series!
In this event, we’ll be exploring the art of collage! Collage is a creative process where you assemble different materials like magazines, patterned paper, photos, textures, and found objects, into a single artwork. Our host will start with a short demonstration, introducing basic techniques, composition tips, and ways to express ideas through mixed media. Most of the class will be spent cutting, arranging, gluing, and experimenting with different materials.
Absolutely NO experience is required, and attendees are welcome to break outside the mold and do something different, experiment, and be creative! At the end of the event, attendees are encouraged (but not required) to submit what they created to our upcoming art exhibition.
This class is part of our Alternative Expression Program. For more info, click here.
Virtual: Discussion - Making New Friends
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DESCRIPTION:
We are doing a repeat of our Relationships & Autism Series! This series will cover our experience with relationships (friendships, family, romantic relationships) and how it intersects with our Autistic Experience. The first session is Making New Friends. This eight-part series will run through May, and will include resources put together for each session, discussion, and sharing our experiences.
What we’ll talk about in this session:
Finding spaces and opportunities to meet new friends
Initiating and sustaining conversations
Discovering shared interests and hobbies as a foundation for connection