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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.
Men's Group - Beyond Scarcity: Reclaiming Space, Connection, and Possibility
Virtual
Many Autistic men live with forms of scarcity that extend far beyond finances. Scarcity can emerge through years of misunderstanding, exclusion, bullying, masking, burnout, inaccessible environments, unemployment, loneliness, and repeated experiences of being told—directly or indirectly—that there is not enough room for them in the world. This group offers an opportunity to slow down together, deepen awareness of these experiences.
Write Together
Midtown
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.
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.
Plant ID Walk 1 - Prospect Park
Prospect Heights
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.
Somatic Yoga
Virtual
This activity will focus on cultivating awareness of internal sensations and stress reduction through gentle, and slow movements. Somatic yoga is for everyone as it’s not about achieving specific poses or looking a certain way; instead, it’s about the experience of movement and how it feels in the body. Self-reflection is encouraged during the interactive discussion following the practice.
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.
Hybrid Workshop - Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
Chelsea
Join us for a hybrid workshop on Autism and Co-Occurring Disorders, lead by AANYC members and Autistic clinicians Heidi Mela, LCSW and Arlene Detchkov, LCSW. Autistic people often experience other conditions alongside autism, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, and physical health concerns. In this presentation, we will explore how these experiences can overlap and shape daily life, while honoring autistic identity, individual differences, and the need for supportive, respectful care.
Men's Group - The Art of Gathering: A Picnic for Autistic Men
Central Park
Join us for a relaxed outdoor gathering where autistic men can connect through conversation, shared presence, and curiosity.
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!
Men's Group - Chaos, Curiosity, and Contact
Virtual
Many autistic men have lived with experiences of uncertainty, overwhelm, and competing demands.
Downtown Brooklyn
During this event, we’ll be making textured collages by gluing or taping soft, bumpy, shiny, or colorful things onto canvas boards.
Swap Meet
Williamsburgh
Join us for a swap meet! At this event, members will have the opportunity to trade/give away items they no longer want. Please note that selling items will not be allowed. We will start with intros and announcements before swapping and socializing.
Supporters - Lunch & Games
Midtown
This event is exclusive to Supporters in the $5 tier and above. It is all about connecting with Supporters, sharing some behind-the-scenes updates, and hearing their thoughts on ideas for future Supporter events.
Employment & Autism: Intro & Job Hunting
Virtual
This event in the series will provide an Introduction to the series and cover Job Hunting!
Women's Group - Central Park Zoo Visit
In-Person
Join AANYC’s Women & Femmes group for a trip to the Central Park Zoo!
Jones Beach Meetup (Long Island)
Long Island
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.
Plant ID Walk 2 - Prospect Park
Prospect Heights
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.
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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.
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!
(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.
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!
Virtual: Men's Group - Responding, Rather Than Reacting
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:
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.
Non-Members: Like to join us at this event? Sign up to be a member here!
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
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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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!
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!
Plant ID Walk 2 - Prospect 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: 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)
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: 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
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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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
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, 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
Members: This event is available to paid Supporters in the Pizza Rat Pack tier and above.
Non-Members: Like to join us at events like this? Sign up to be a member here!
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.
Swap Meet
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Williamsburg
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday, August 22nd, join us for a swap meet! At this event, members will have the opportunity to trade/give away items they no longer want. Please note that selling items will not be allowed. We will start with intros and announcements before swapping and socializing.
PAUSE: Tactile Art
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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What is Tactile Art?
Tactile art is art you can touch and feel with your hands
During this event, we’ll be making textured collages by gluing or taping soft, bumpy, shiny, or colorful things onto canvas boards.
This might include paper, fabric, pompoms, and other materials.
There is no right or wrong way to do it. You can try different things and make it your own.
No need to bring anything but yourself, all materials will be provided!
Feel free to come by, experiment, meet some new people and have fun.
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, August 17th 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!
Men's Group - The Art of Gathering: A Picnic for Autistic Men
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:
Join us for a relaxed outdoor gathering where autistic men can connect through conversation, shared presence, and curiosity. Rather than focusing on advice or problem-solving, this gathering invites participants to explore their experiences through conversation, silence, movement, and connection with nature.
There is no expectation to socialize in any particular way. You are welcome to participate in conversations, spend time quietly observing, move between activities, or simply enjoy being in the company of others. Together, we'll co-create space for being present with ourselves and one another, authenticity, and the freedom to simply be, allowing the afternoon to unfold naturally through curiosity, presence, and whatever emerges.
Please bring a picnic blanket or chair, your own food and beverages, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable outdoors.
Plant ID Walk 1 - Prospect 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: 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 First 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.
Virtual: Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
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 hybrid workshop on Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions, lead by AANYC members and Autistic clinicians Heidi Mela, LCSW and Arlene Detchkov, LCSW.
Autistic people often experience other conditions alongside autism, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, and physical health concerns. In this presentation, we will explore how these experiences can overlap and shape daily life, while honoring autistic identity, individual differences, and the need for supportive, respectful care.
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: Somatic 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!
DESCRIPTION:
This activity will focus on cultivating awareness of internal sensations and stress reduction through gentle, and slow movements. Somatic yoga is for everyone as it’s not about achieving specific poses or looking a certain way; instead, it’s about the experience of movement and how it feels in the body. Self-reflection is encouraged during the interactive discussion following the practice.
Write Together
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 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.
Virtual: Men's Group - Beyond Scarcity: Reclaiming Space, Connection, and Possibility
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:
Many autistic men live with forms of scarcity that extend far beyond finances. Scarcity can emerge through years of misunderstanding, exclusion, bullying, masking, burnout, inaccessible environments, unemployment, loneliness, and repeated experiences of being told—directly or indirectly—that there is not enough room for them in the world.
Over time, scarcity can become more than a circumstance. It can become an organizing principle that shapes how one relates to oneself, other people, work, love, community, hope, and the future.
This group offers an opportunity to slow down together, deepen awareness of these experiences, honor the creative adjustments that have supported survival, and discover how authentic contact, mutual support, and community can create space for new ways of living.
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.
Plant ID Walk 2 - Fort Tyron
Members: To register for this event and see the address, view on Circle.
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LOCATION: Inwood.
DESCRIPTION:
Our second plant walk for July will be at Fort Tryon Park
We are hosting 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as possible. Please only sign up for one Plant ID Walk during this month.
This is a mid-summer walk, please be prepared for the weather, as well as insects.
Fort Tryon is located between Fort George and Inwood in upper Manhattan, near the Hudson River. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. began acquiring private parcels in 1917 as part of his vision of developing a beautiful park with majestic views of the Hudson River and Palisades for the public. He enlisted the Olmsted Brothers to design the park which was eventually open to the public in 1935. The park is home to architecture such as The Cloisters, native plants, and animals.
TCTSY: Trauma Sensitive Yoga
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LOCATION: Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
On Saturday August 1st 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.
BIPOC Group - Listening Party
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LOCATION: Midtown. This is an accessible space with an elevator.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a relaxed listening and art making session!
Bring the names of five songs that are meaningful to you: songs that connect to your culture, upbringing, or memories from different parts of your life. We’ll create a shared playlist from everyone’s picks and enjoy it as the soundtrack for the event. You’re also encouraged to share a few words before the track on its meaning to you.
While we listen, we’ll have time for art-making inspired by the music. Art supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own materials and snacks to enjoy while you create.
AANYC 4th Anniversary Picnic
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LOCATION: Central Park
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for AANYC’s 4 Year Anniversary Picnic. Our first ever meetup was a Picnic at Sheep Meadow on July 24th, 2022 on meetup.com, and we’re happy to celebrate our 4th year together back at Central Park!
Please feel free to bring food and games for yourself/to share with other group members. And please bring water and a blanket if you don’t prefer to sit in the grass. At around 1:00PM, we’ll take the chance to share some words/memories about the group, similar to last year, and take an (optional) group photo!
This is an unstructured, large event, which might feel overwhelming for new members who haven’t attended before and don’t know any other members. If you’d prefer something smaller or more structured, we encourage you to check out our other events! We will be using our lanyard system: Read here for more information.
Train ID Walk 2 - LIRR West Side Yard
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LOCATION: Hudson Yards.
DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to another event of our series of train IDs! To accommodate as many people as possible, please only RSVP to one of the 2 Train ID events this month!
In this event, we will be walking around the West Side Yards, where the LIRR stores their trains after their service to Penn Station! 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 possible train action during the walk. Whether you’re an avid fan of trains or you want to learn more about West Side Yards history, this event is for you!
This event may be overstimulating, as there will be car traffic, loud train noises and so on. We recommend bringing headphones, earbuds, or any other sensory tools you need!
This event will involve a decent amount of walking/standing, light snacks/water are recommended for this walk.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Walk + Disability Pride Month Art Night
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LOCATION: Prospect Heights
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a meetup at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! This event will include both a casual walk through the garden and a more structured art-making portion celebrating Disability Pride Month. We have been provided free tickets for our members!
Virtual: Move Smarter, Not Harder
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DESCRIPTION:
In this virtual event you will explore how to use movement as a real-time regulation tool, not a routine you have to force yourself through. Drawing from the work of Dr. Megan Anna Neff, we’ll focus on how your energy shows up, and how to work with it instead of pushing past it.
You’ll try a few low-effort, adaptable movement options that help you shift your state quickly, without overthinking it. We’ll also break down energy accounting in a way that’s usable, so you can start noticing what drains you, what stabilizes you, and what genuinely gives something back.
Hybrid Self-Advocacy Workshop
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LOCATION: Chelsea & Virtual. This is an accessible space.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for a workshop on Self-Advocacy skills for Autistic adults!
Self-advocacy is an important skill to ask for what you need, set boundaries, and get support. This workshop will give an overview of what self-advocacy is, how to identify when you need to use it, and how to advocate for your needs.
Virtual: Community Forum
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DESCRIPTION:
Join us on July 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! I will also give some information about our group for new members, and receive feedback from current members on stuff you’d like to see happen in our community. This is an opportunity for new members to ask questions and learn about the group, and also an opportunity for current members to give event suggestions, suggestions for our discord/website, feedback and new ideas!
Virtual: Men's Group - Healing After Betrayal
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DESCRIPTION:
This 90-minute support group offers autistic men an opportunity to explore their experiences of betrayal through awareness, dialogue, and authentic human connection.
Many autistic men have experienced betrayal in friendships, romantic relationships, families, workplaces, communities, and helping professions. Betrayal may involve rejection, abandonment, deception, exploitation, bullying, exclusion, ridicule, broken trust, boundary violations, or discovering that a relationship was not what it appeared to be.
Through a neurodiversity-affirming and Gestalt framework, participants will have an opportunity to explore the emotional, psychological, relational, existential, and environmental impact of betrayal while fostering self-compassion, community, and hope. Rather than focusing on blame or judgment, this group invites participants to deepen awareness of their experience, honor their humanity, and recognize that healing is possible.
Virtual: Body Doubling
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DESCRIPTION:
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!
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!