Aspergers (Autism Level 1) Musicians Meetup

Topic: How to be an autistic musician without sensory or social burnout

Details:

• Date: July 13th Saturday
• Time: 10am
• Location: Irvine, CA 92618
• Restrooms: Yes
• Parking: In the park

Directions:

• Park your car at the lot. Walk towards the left side of the lot. Walk past the restrooms. Walk straight ahead until you see a picnic mat on a patch of grass on the left (away from people).
• I will be sitting there.
• Photos attached.

Things to bring:

• Blankets / mat to sit on Jacket
• Sunglasses
• Snacks & Water
• Stim tools.

Agenda:

• Name stickers will be supplied
• Everyone will introduce themselves (Name, location, field, when they were diagnosed or self diagnosed, their musician background, education and field / expertise)
• Amirah will share her tips on how to be an autistic musician without sensory or social burnout.
• Everyone else in the group is welcome to share their tips, workarounds and hacks as well.
• Q&A Session
• End

Rules:

• No name remembering required.
• No talking scripts needed to be prepared beforehand.
• Host will direct the conversation.Anyone can leave at anytime.
• We understand that any of us can be over-socialized or over-sensorized. No explanations required.
• Script: "I will be leaving now. Goodbye"Hold your hand up if you have a question.
• The current speaker will point at you to allow you to or ask your question when he or she is done.