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Any opportunites for holiday get-togethers with people aware of the Autism Spectrum?

MROSS

MROSS

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Any potential opportunites for holiday get-togethers with people aware of adults of the Autism Spectrum - who are laregly indepdendent?

By the very nature of the Autism Spectrum, the get-togethers would at most involve five people - that is the dynamics of large get-togethers might very-well be overwhelming.

If these are get-toghethers of a few people at a local coffee-place, than muster that courage, and participate...or GO.
 
Agreed, any get together I would attend would need to be small. Haven't heard of any im Central Florida. Might be, but haven't heard
 
I just a got a newsletter about seeing Christmas lights in my state. It sucks because it’s at the capitol of my state, so it’s a two hour drive. I wish they had closer gatherings because I would definitely go.
 
If you're in or near a major city there's likely one or more groups that may have something.

I was taking a quick look at the San Francisco Bay Area and here's a couple groups, of which the first two have a Christmas event. Of note, I don't use Facebook but I'm aware there are some AS / ND groups that use Facebook exclusively or primarily.

EVENTS | AASCEND.org (San Francisco)

Neurodiverse universe | Meetup (San Jose)

Bay Area Autism Meetup Group All Kinds of Fun Activities | Meetup (San Francisco)

Neurodivergent social meetup | Meetup (Santa Clara)
 
MROSS said:
Any potential opportunites for holiday get-togethers with people aware of adults of the Autism Spectrum - who are laregly indepdendent?

By the very nature of the Autism Spectrum, the get-togethers would at most involve five people - that is the dynamics of large get-togethers might very-well be overwhelming.

If these are get-toghethers of a few people at a local coffee-place, than muster that courage, and participate...or GO.
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I would certainly consider thinking about the possibility of acquiescing to such an event. Loneliness sucks, and even I need social contact. I'm in the Denver, CO area. Anyone interested, PM or reply on this thread.
 
MROSS said:
Any potential opportunites for holiday get-togethers with people aware of adults of the Autism Spectrum - who are laregly indepdendent?

By the very nature of the Autism Spectrum, the get-togethers would at most involve five people - that is the dynamics of large get-togethers might very-well be overwhelming.

If these are get-toghethers of a few people at a local coffee-place, than muster that courage, and participate...or GO.
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I can't come with you but I would like to say that it could be a very nice experience for people who have the possibility to take part to this holiday.
 
Quite awhile ago, I had experienced arts programs for teh developmentally disabled. I had found it beneficial to interact with the arts instructors, staff, and participants in the programs.

Presently, I'm seeking the meeting of people who've had experience with the arts (this might include gallery owners who've hosted artists on the spectrum), as well as arts intructors, and support staff.

I had not had luck with mettups focusing on the Autism Spectrum - this is common for adults on the spectrum who are larelgy indepdendent, and feel that too much focus on the Autism Spectrum is unnecessary.
 
MROSS said:
Quite awhile ago, I had experienced arts programs for teh developmentally disabled. I had found it beneficial to interact with the arts instructors, staff, and participants in the programs.

Presently, I'm seeking the meeting of people who've had experience with the arts (this might include gallery owners who've hosted artists on the spectrum), as well as arts intructors, and support staff.

I had not had luck with mettups focusing on the Autism Spectrum - this is common for adults on the spectrum who are larelgy indepdendent, and feel that too much focus on the Autism Spectrum is unnecessary.
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A discussion thread expands on the following experiences: I had not had luck with meet-ups focusing on the Autism Spectrum - this is common for adults on the spectrum who are largely indepdendent (esp. NeuroTypical like). Too much focus on the Autism Spectrum is unnecessary.

Consider arts programs (without mentions of the Autism Spectrum) to meet new people:

In the 'Hobbies, Interests & Entertainment - Visual Arts Forum' discussion thread, 'Can arts programs "break the ice" in meeting new people?'

https://www.autismforums.com/threads/can-arts-programs-break-the-ice-in-meeting-new-people.46398/
 
MROSS said:
I had not had luck with meet-ups focusing on the Autism Spectrum - this is common for adults on the spectrum who are largely indepdendent (esp. NeuroTypical like). Too much focus on the Autism Spectrum is unnecessary.
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Sorry about your experiences.

In my experiences, it really comes down to the group and the event.

I've been in some events where we talk about AS related challenges, and events where we're hanging out and we all just happen to be AS or ND.

Even with a given group, where there are different types if events they may attract different participants and so have different dynamics.
 
Another discussion-thread in the 'Friends, Family, and Social Skills Forum' is on the topic labeled 'Holiday Cards, Gifts, and Get-Togethers.'
 
Holiday get-togethers offer opportunites to discuss issues with people concerned with the Autism Spectrum.

Many people concerned with the Autism Spectrum are not communicating on such forums as 'Autism Forums' - hence face-to-face discussions are also important to "break the ice."

LINK on PBS show 'In A Different Key' and discussions on 'living trusts' for audlts who are laeregly indepdent - adults who need very little in teh way of supports: Anybody view the 2022 PBS show, 'In a Different Key?'
 
Bumping-up discusison-thread for the current holiday season.

Any successful experiences with "breaking the ice?"
 
MROSS said:
Bumping-up discusison-thread for the current holiday season.

Any successful experiences with "breaking the ice?"
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ADDENDUM:

It might be a good idea to get together with people we know and trust this holiday season - esp. people who have at least some understanding of High Functioning Autism.

"Breaking the ice" can be a challenge even for adults with High Functioning Autism e.g., Aspergers. The first steps is always the hardest.

Just writing-out those agendas of interest can also be "an ice-breaker of sorts." Writng and reading about important agendas in print can better "stick" in our minds - as opposed to agendas we only hear about (often through iffy hearsay).

In effect, participating here on 'Autism Forums' can indeed be that "ice-breaker." Hence, following-through on discussions encouraging adults on the 'Autism Spectrum' to "break the ice!"
 
How many feel it's important to become acquanited, or reacquainted with NTs who are experienced with High Functioning Autism?
 
MROSS said:
How many feel it's important to become acquanited, or reacquainted with NTs who are experienced with High Functioning Autism?
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From my experience, even NT mental health professionals are not experienced or acquainted with High Functioning Autism, especially in adults.
 
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How many feel it's important to become acquanited, or reacquainted with NTs who are experienced with High Functioning Autism?
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Is keeping in-touch with relatives such as cousins doable?

As the Autism Spectrum is hereditary in families, it's possible to stay in-touch with relatives who are at the high-functioning end e.g, Aspergers of the Autism Spectrum.

Relatives might a distance away. Anybody considering for relocation to be closer to trusted relatives?
 
MROSS said:
Is keeping in-touch with relatives such as cousins doable?

As the Autism Spectrum is hereditary in families, it's possible to stay in-touch with relatives who are at the high-functioning end e.g, Aspergers of the Autism Spectrum.

Relatives might a distance away. Anybody considering for relocation to be closer to trusted relatives?
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EDIT: If trusted relatives live a distance away, any consideration for relocating to be closer to trusted relatives?
 
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