What’s coming up in May 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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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.
LGBTQ+ Group - Flushing Meadows Corona Park Walk
Flushing, Queens
Come out to Queens the first Saturday of May for a walk through Flushing Meadows Corona Park. We’ll visit some sculptures and landmarks throughout as we stroll through the park. Be prepared for a potentially warm and sunny day.
Autism Friendly Performance - & Juliet
Midtown
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of &Juliet! We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
Please only RSVP to ONE of the two theater performances this month.
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!
Men's Group - Grief
Virtual
The purpose of the group is for autistic men to explore their experience of grief through authentically relating, curiosity, and vulnerability. Here, members will create a safe space for one another to sit with grief and understand its impact on life. Members will come away from the group feeling held, seen, honored, and understood, with a deeper awareness of their grief and how it is expressed.
New Members - Jigsaw Puzzles
Midtown
This event is intended for members that have recently joined the group (~2 months), as well as members that have not yet attended an event in 2026. Join fellow newcomers for a chill puzzle afternoon! We will provide a selection of jigsaw puzzles to work on alone or in small groups. If you have a puzzle of your own, you're welcome to bring one along.
Supporters Event - Greenpoint Picnic & Office Tour 1
Greenpoint
An event for our monthly supporters! Come by our Supporters Picnic & Office Tour in Greenpoint.
We’ll bring lunch and desserts to the park for y’all! If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know by filling out the form on the event page. Be sure to bring a blanket/towel if you don’t want to sit on the grass.
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!
Art in the Park (Bronx)
West Bronx
Join us for in-person arts & crafts! Feel free to start something from scratch or bring along a portable craft or artwork you’ve been working on.
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 - Maintaining Relationships
Virtual
Join us for our Relationships & Autism Virtual Series! This is the last event in this series for the year!! The topic of the day: Maintaining Relationships. We’ll discuss our experiences in both platonic and romantic relationships - How we’ve dealt with communication, navigating social dynamics and different needs/expectations, keeping our relationships healthy, and more!
Embroidery Workshop
Chelsea
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! We’ll start by learning a few basic stitches, then spend the rest of the session creating your own embroidered design on a tote bag.
Bushwick Street Art Walk
Bushwick
Join us for a meetup in Bushwick! We will be mostly walking around the Bushwick Collective area. Starting from just one wall donated by a neighborhood resident 12 years ago, building owners have been donating their walls to local artists and artists from all around the world, creating an open air gallery.
The Truth About Boundaries
Virtual
This virtual event offers a grounded space to explore boundaries in a way that feels clear, practical, and real. Together, we’ll unpack some of the less obvious signals that often get overlooked, like irritation, boredom, cravings, and moments of disconnection, and look at what they may be pointing to beneath the surface.
Men's Group - Dating
Virtual
The purpose of the group is for autistic men to explore their experience and understanding of dating. Here, members will create a safe space for one another to share their feelings, needs, beliefs, and interactions surrounding dating. Members will come away from the group with greater trust in themselves as they unmask, authentically relate, and gradually emerge with romantic interests.
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.
BIPOC Group - Weeksville Tour
Bed-Stuy
History Lost to Time Pt 2. : Weeksville. This 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. This part of the series takes a closer look at Weeksville and its history in our city.
Supporters Event - Greenpoint Picnic & Office Tour 2
Greenpoint
An event for our monthly supporters! Come by our Supporters Picnic & Office Tour in Greenpoint.
We’ll bring lunch and desserts to the park for y’all! If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know by filling out the form on the event page. Be sure to bring a blanket/towel if you don’t want to sit on the grass.
(Public Event) Exploring Autism - Community Spaces
Virtual
This event is part of 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 session, we’ll focus on what it’s like to be Autistic in social and community spaces, and how to support Autistic people and build more inclusive, accessible environments. We’ll talk about what can make a space or event autistic-friendly, including communication, structure and sensory considerations.
Game Night
Flatbush
Join us for a game night in Brooklyn! We will have both board and card games available to play. We’ll begin with intros and announcements before separating into game-based groups.
Autism Friendly Performance - Hamilton
Midtown
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of Hamilton! We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
Please only RSVP to ONE of the two theater performances this month.
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Men's Group - Autistic Burnout
Virtual
The purpose of the group is for Autistic men to explore their experience and understanding of autistic burnout. Here, members will create a safe space for one another to share their feelings, needs, beliefs, and interactions surrounding burnout. Members will come away from the group with greater existential trust, embodied awareness, and curiosity in emergent feelings, sensations, and needs.
Sensory Experience Workshop
Chelsea
Do you get overstimulated just walking through Manhattan or riding the subway? Do you struggle with sensory overload at work/school and don't know how to handle it? Do your sensory issues cause a lot of stress/anxiety in your day-to-day life?
Join us for our Sensory Experience Workshop! We will go over the Autistic sensory experience: What sensory processing issues can look like, handing over/under stimulation, how our sensory experiences relate to stress/anxiety, emotion regulation, and more.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.
Relaxed Performance: Jerome
Midtown
Join us for a free lunch and relaxed performance of Jerome, courtesy of Playwrights Horizons!
Train ID Walk (Sunnyside Yards)
Sunnyside, Queens
Welcome to our first ever Train ID walk! In this event, we will be walking around the Sunnyside Yards, the home of where most of the Amtrak/NJT trains reside and get serviced! We will be taking a walk around the area and learn about the history of the area and the locomotives, as well as seeing some train action from Amtrak’s busy Harold Interlocking. Whether you’re an avid fan of trains or you want to learn more about Sunnyside Yards history, this event is for you!
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.
Art in the Park (Bronx)
West Bronx
Join us for in-person arts & crafts! Feel free to start something from scratch or bring along a portable craft or artwork you’ve been working on.
We will be meeting in the park, be sure to bring a blanket or chair if you would not like to sit on the grass. We will have arts and craft supplies there as well, but feel free to bring whatever you’d like to work on.
Plant ID Walk 1 (Central Park)
Central Park
We are doing 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for only 1 Plant ID Walk during this month.
Central Park is an Urban Park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side of Manhattan. It is known as the first ever landscaped park in the United States, designed and constructed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux (The same men who designed Prospect Park).
(Public Event) Autistic Pride Day
Downtown Brooklyn
Autistic Pride Day is an annual celebration started by and for Autistic people, to celebrate pride in being Autistic. This year’s theme, Strength in Community, highlights the importance of spaces where Autistic people can connect, build community, and support one another.
We’ll gather for an afternoon of live music, speeches, activities, freebies, and a picnic in the park. You’ll have the chance to connect with other Autistic and disability-led organizations, who will be sharing resources with the community.Men's Group - Friendship, Loneliness, & Connection
Virtual
The purpose of this group is for Autistic men to explore their lived experience of friendship, loneliness, and connection. Drawing on a Gestalt lens, members will attend to what is present — in their bodies, in the field between themselves and others, and in the contact boundary where self meets world. Members will come away with greater awareness of how they make and lose contact, what interrupts genuine connection, and what nourishment is possible when they are truly met.
Juneteenth Picnic for Black Autistics
Central Park
This meetup is for Black/African-American Autistic Adults.
We’re having a potluck-style picnic! We’ll pick out a nice spot to set up, and you’re welcome to bring food or non-alcoholic drinks to share with the group. After introductions, we’ll spend the rest of the time eating, relaxing, and playing games.Women's Group - Picnic
Central Park
Picnic season is here! Join us for another women’s picnic. We recommend participants bring a blanket to sit on, a water bottle, sun protection if needed, and any snacks and games they’d like to enjoy.
Plant ID Walk 2 (Central Park)
Central Park
We are doing 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for only 1 Plant ID Walk during this month.
Central Park is an Urban Park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side of Manhattan. It is known as the first ever landscaped park in the United States, designed and constructed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux (The same men who designed Prospect Park).
TGNC Group - Art in the Park (Central Park)
Central Park
This event is for trans, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming members.Join us for an afternoon of art in Central Park! We will begin with introductions, then do unstructured art together. We will provide all necessary drawing supplies, but you are also free to bring any of your own art projects or crafts to work on!
Body Doubling
Virtual
This event is for those who identify as Trans or Gender-Non-Conforming.
Join us for an afternoon of art in Central Park! We will begin with introductions, then do unstructured art together. We will provide all necessary drawing supplies, but you are also free to bring any of your own art projects or crafts to work on!From Depleted to Nourished Through Self-Awareness
Virtual
This virtual event is an invitation to slow down and get honest with yourself in a way most of us rarely do.
Through simple moments of reflection and conversation, you’ll explore three grounding questions: How do I feel? What do I really want? What could I do right now that feels nourishing? This is the practice of self-study in real time, noticing what’s true for you without overthinking it.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. At the end of the session, there will be an optional opportunity to share your writing with the group.
PAUSE - Sensory Kits
Downtown Brooklyn
PAUSE is a space for friendship and community that doesn’t revolve around speech!
90's Trivia
Virtual
Join us for a 90’s-themed trivia night! Questions will primarily cover pop culture topics, including movies, TV, music, and video games.
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!
Autistic Pride Day 2026
Autistic Pride Day is an annual celebration started by and for Autistic people, to celebrate pride in being Autistic. This year’s theme, Strength in Community, highlights the importance of spaces where Autistic people can connect, build community, and support one another.
PAUSE: Sensory Kits
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.
Sensory Kits
What's a Sensory Kit?
A sensory kit is a collection of items that can help with anxiety and sensory overload, or can create a fun sensory experience
In our sensory box, we can include things like fidget toys, bubbles, stress balls, ear plugs, and more.
For this event, we will be decorating our boxes and picking out our favorite items to put in the box.
No need to bring anything but yourself, all materials will be provided!
It is not required to follow specific instructions or create your kit in a specific way. Feel free to come by, experiment, meet some new people and have fun.
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.
Plant ID Walk 1 (Central Park)
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: Central Park.
DESCRIPTION:
Our first Plant ID walk for June will be located at Central Park!
We are doing 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please only register for only 1 Plant ID Walk during this month.
This is an early summer hike. Please be prepared for the weather as well as insects.
Central Park is an Urban Park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side of Manhattan. It is known as the first ever landscaped park in the United States, designed and constructed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux (The same men who designed Prospect Park). The original encompassing neighborhood and infrastructure, including Pre-Civil War African American settlement “Seneca Village”, was seized through eminent domain in 1857, and the first section of the park was open to the public in 1858. The remainder of the park was completed in 1876. During our hike, we will learn about identifying plants, the native flora, basic botany, applications for food, medicine, etc!
Train ID Walk (Sunnyside Yards)
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: Sunnyside, Queens.
This event will involve a lot of walking on the sidewalk with varying elevations.
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to our first ever Train ID walk! In this event, we will be walking around the Sunnyside Yards, the home of where most of the Amtrak/NJT trains reside and get serviced! We will be taking a walk around the area and learn about the history of the area and the locomotives, as well as seeing some train action from Amtrak’s busy Harold Interlocking. Whether you’re an avid fan of trains or you want to learn more about Sunnyside Yards history, this event is for you!
This event may be overstimulating, as there will be car traffic, loud train noises/horn and so on. We recommend bringing headphones, earbuds, or any other sensory tools you need!
Relaxed Performance: Jerome
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:
Join us for a free lunch and relaxed performance of Jerome, 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 here with your rsvp. After lunch we will watch the performance together. Please be sure to arrive at the theater on time.
Jerome, a ghost town in the secluded Arizona backcountry, is home to Con and Doane, an aging gay couple who’ve built a quiet life far from the chaos of cities and other people—until a stranger arrives, fleeing his damaged past, and falls into their arms. Set at the height of the AIDS epidemic, John J. Caswell, Jr.’s new play is an unexpectedly funny, delicately wrought story of survival, even in the harshest of deserts.
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 and gender neutral bathrooms.
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday, June 6th 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.
Sensory Experience 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
DESCRIPTION:
Do you get overstimulated just walking through Manhattan or riding the subway? Do you struggle with sensory overload at work/school and don't know how to handle it? Do your sensory issues cause a lot of stress/anxiety in your day-to-day life?
Join us for our Sensory Experience Workshop! We will go over the Autistic sensory experience: What sensory processing issues can look like, handing over/under stimulation, how our sensory experiences relate to stress/anxiety, emotion regulation, and more.
For the first part of the event, you’ll get to explore and test different sensory and tools and devices, including earplugs, headphones, different sensory/stim toys, colored glasses, coloring sheets, and more. As we get settled in, we’ll go over the basics of sensory processing, and discuss some specific techniques that have worked for us, such as breathing exercises, specific clothing/tools, meditation, DBT skills, etc. Then we’ll leave time for questions, discussion and more exploring.
Virtual: Men's Group - Autistic 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:
The purpose of the group is for autistic men to explore their experience and understanding of autistic burnout. Here, members will create a safe space for one another to share their feelings, needs, beliefs, and interactions surrounding burnout. Members will come away from the group with greater existential trust, embodied awareness, and curiosity in emergent feelings, sensations, and needs.
Autism Friendly Performance - Hamilton
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:
DESCRIPTION:
Our group is seeing 2 productions this month! In order to accommodate as many members as possible, please only register for one of the theatre productions this month.
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of the Broadway musical Hamilton! We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
About the Show:Hamilton is a musical that depicts the revolutionary rise and fall of Alexander Hamilton as he and his fellow American Founding Fathers help build a new nation. Using a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, this show reframes what is presented in history books and invites us to reconsider what we think we know about these individuals and how they are remembered.
BIPOC Group - Weeksville Tour
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:
Bed-Stuy. This event includes a lot of walking on paved sidewalks. This event is NOT fully accessible to wheelchair users.
DESCRIPTION:
This event is for BIPOC members.
History Lost to Time Pt 2. : Weeksville
This 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. This part of the series takes a closer look at Weeksville and its history in our city. 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!
After introductions, we will be going on a 1 hour guided tour together led by staff.
Virtual: The Truth About Boundaries
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 virtual event offers a grounded space to explore boundaries in a way that feels clear, practical, and real. Together, we’ll unpack some of the less obvious signals that often get overlooked, like irritation, boredom, cravings, and moments of disconnection, and look at what they may be pointing to beneath the surface.
This conversation will focus on helping you recognize what you genuinely need in real time and how to respond with more clarity and self-direction. This is a space for open discussion, shared insight, and gentle discovery, especially for those who find boundaries confusing, overwhelming, or even unfair.
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!
LOCATION:
Flatbush. This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
On Thursday, May 28th, join us for a game night in Brooklyn! We will have both board and card games available to play. We’ll begin with intros and announcements before separating into game-based groups.
Exploring Autism: Community Spaces
This event is part of 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.
Supporters Event - Greenpoint Picnic & Office Tour 2
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:
Greenpoint. This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
Hi Supporters! Come by our Supporters Picnic & Office Tour in Greenpoint on May 24th at noon.
We’ll be meeting at a scenic park to do some introductions, eat lunch, and settle for a nice picnic. During our picnic, we’ll be bringing small groups up to our office building next door for a behind-the-scenes tour. We’ll also bring some games/other activities for the picnic!
Virtual: Game Night - Gartic Phone
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:
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: Men's Group - 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:
This is NOT a dating event, it is a virtual discussion.
The purpose of the group is for autistic men to explore their experience and understanding of dating. Here, members will create a safe space for one another to share their feelings, needs, beliefs, and interactions surrounding dating. Members will come away from the group with greater trust in themselves as they unmask, authentically relate, and gradually emerge with romantic interests.
This group is not therapy or a substitute for clinical care, but a social and support space centered on peer connection and shared lived experience.
Bushwick Street Art Walk
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:
Bushwick. This event is includes a lot of walking on paved sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on May 17th for a meetup in Bushwick!
We will be mostly walking around the Bushwick Collective area. Starting from just one wall donated by a neighborhood resident 12 years ago, building owners have been donating their walls to local artists and artists from all around the world, creating an open air gallery.
This will be a casual walk around the neighborhood. After we do introductions, we will begin our walk. We may stop occasionally to take pictures, but keep in mind this walk is outdoors in a semi-busy neighborhood, so be mindful of our neighbors and cars! After our walk, for those who are hungry, we will grab pizza together.
Embroidery 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. This is an accessible space with an elevator. Full location guide available on to members.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! We’ll start by learning a few basic stitches, then spend the rest of the session creating your own embroidered design on a tote bag.
All materials will be provided, and you’re also welcome to bring your own fabric items like a bag, jacket, or clothing to personalize. No prior experience is needed. Just come ready to try something new and enjoy a creative, low-pressure space.
Virtual Discussion: Maintaining Relationships
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, May 14th at 6:00PM for our Relationships & Autism Virtual Series! This is the last event in this series for the year!! The topic of the day: Maintaining Relationships.
We’ll discuss our experiences in both platonic and romantic relationships - How we’ve dealt with communication, navigating social dynamics and different needs/expectations, keeping our relationships healthy, and more!
The session will begin at 6:00 PM with introductions, followed by a guided discussion informed by selected readings and questions. We’ll also talk about the series overall and ideas for next year.
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.
Art in the Park (Bronx)
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:
West Bronx. This park has slight hills and paved trails.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for in-person arts & crafts! Feel free to start something from scratch or bring along a portable craft or artwork you’ve been working on.
We will be meeting in the park, be sure to bring a blanket if you would not like to sit on the grass. We will have arts and craft supplies there as well, but feel free to bring whatever you’d like to work on.
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, May 11th 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!
Supporters Event - Greenpoint Picnic & Office Tour 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:
Greenpoint. This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
Hi Supporters! Come by our Supporters Picnic & Office Tour in Greenpoint on May 9th at noon.
We’ll be meeting at a scenic park to do some introductions, eat lunch, and settle for a nice picnic. During our picnic, we’ll be bringing small groups up to our office building next door for a behind-the-scenes tour. We’ll also bring some games/other activities for the picnic!
New Members - Jigsaw Puzzles
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 location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Full location guide available on to members.
DESCRIPTION:
This event is intended for members that have recently joined the group (within the past 2 months), as well as members that have not yet attended an event in 2026.
On Thursday, May 7th, join us for a chill puzzle evening! We will provide a selection of jigsaw puzzles to work on alone or in small groups. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow puzzle lovers at your own speed. If you own a puzzle you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it along.
Virtual: Men's Group - Grief
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:
The purpose of the group is for autistic men to explore their experience of grief through authentically relating, curiosity, and vulnerability. Here, members will create a safe space for one another to sit with grief and understand its impact on life. Members will come away from the group feeling held, seen, honored, and understood, with a deeper awareness of their grief and how it is expressed.
This group is not therapy or a substitute for clinical care, but a social and support space centered on peer connection and shared lived experience.
Karaoke 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!
LOCATION:
Astoria, Queens. This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
DESCRIPTION:
Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar during Karaoke Night on May 4th, 6:00-8:00pm, 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!
Karaoke may be loud and overstimulating to some, so we recommend bringing earplugs, headphones, or any other sensory tools you may need!
This event takes place at a bar. Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own beverages and are encouraged to drink mindfully.
Autism Friendly Performance - & Juliet
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.
We have 2 wheelchair accessible seats. After members RSVP, they MUST claim their wheelchair accessible seat by Thursday, April 30th, 9am.
DESCRIPTION:
Our group is seeing 2 productions this month! In order to accommodate as many members as possible, please only register for one of the theatre productions this month.
Join us for an Autism Friendly Performance of the Broadway musical & Juliet! We were kindly donated tickets to this performance from TDF.
About the Show: This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Keep in mind the total runtime of the show is 2 hours and 40 min, with a 15 minute intermission.
LGBTQ+ Group - Flushing Meadows Corona Park Walk
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:
Flushing, Queens. This event is includes a lot of walking on paved sidewalks.
DESCRIPTION:
Come out to Queens the first Saturday of May for a walk through Flushing Meadows Corona Park. We’ll visit some sculptures and landmarks throughout as we stroll through the park. Be prepared for a potentially warm and sunny day.
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 and gender neutral bathrooms.
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday May 2nd 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.
Plant ID Walk 2: Marine Park Salt Marsh
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: Marine Park. This event is a hike. Participants are likely to encounter uneven terrain, slopes, steps, and wet areas.
DESCRIPTION:
Our first Plant ID walk for Sept will be located at Marine Park Salt Marsh!
We are hosting 2 plant walks this month to accommodate as many members as we can!
This is a mid-spring plant walk. Please be prepared for insects, damp and or chilly weather.
Located on Jamaica Bay, Marine Park Salt Marsh stands as Brooklyn’s largest park at 800 acres. The area was a hunting and fishing ground for Native Americans from the nearby village of Keshawchqueren prior to western colonization. During the Industrial Revolution, plans were made for the location to be a port for large ships, however, before that could happen, many wealthy donors turned the land over to the city, with the request that it be utilized as a public park. It is home to many species of birds, crabs, fish, and other wildlife that rest, nest, and feed in its preserved wetland and grassland areas.
PAUSE: DIY Tote Bags
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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Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled - 25 Elm Pl, 5th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Accessibility Info:
The building is accessible. The space is on the 5th floor, through some glass doors. There are accessible all-gender bathrooms.
Sensory Level: 1🟢 - Mild - Some noise from chatting/other members, indoor event, crafting, PAUSE event, average lighting, maximum of 20 people
DESCRIPTION:
For this event, we will be decorating a tote bag! Everyone will receive a blank canvas tote bag. We will be using fabric markers, stencils, buttons, and other craft items to decorate the outside of our bags.
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!