What we’re about
A group to connect with other Autistic adults in the NYC area, in-person and online. Led by Autistics and for Autistics.
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We are a diverse and inclusive group open to all Autistic adults (18+)! LGBTQ+ friendly, diagnosed or self-diagnosed, and all support needs welcome. And check out our PAUSE events, open to attendees and their friends/family/support workers!
Have a question? Be sure to check out our "Information for New Members" to see if your answer is there. If not, please reach out! info@autisticadultsnyc.org
Important Links:
Discord (online group chat)
Group Rules
Anonymous Feedback and Reporting Form
autisticadultsnyc.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Plant Walk 1: Forest Park Hiking TrailMy Buddy Statue, Richmond Hill, NY
Our first Plant ID walk for May will be located at Forest Park Hiking Trails!
We are hosting 2 plant walks each month to accommodate as many members as we can! Please register for only 1 Plant ID Walk (May 11th or May 26th) this month.
This is a spring plant walk in a forested area. It is highly recommended to wear long-sleeve clothing for protection against insects or plants.
Forest Park is the third-largest park in Queens, at 543 acres, providing a sports area, concert area, and natural park setting. The park is home to a series of small hills and the boroughs largest continuous Oak-Hickory forest at 165-acres. Some trees are more than a century and a half old. The park sits on hills left behind by the Wisconsin glacier and is a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl. In addition to the park's large full-time bird population, migratory birds pass through in the spring and fall!
We will meet by the My Buddy Statue, at the intersection of Myrtle Ave. & Park Ln S, before making our way through the Forest Park Hiking Trails. When we finish, we will make our way over to The Classic Diner for lunch. There is a chance we will encounter slope, steps, and wet areas. Please make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring water and snacks.
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering (info@autisticadultsnyc.org or meetup DM).WANT TO HELP AANYC? BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
WAITLIST AND OTHER FAQ HERE
JOIN OUR DISCORD - Picnic and Games5th Avenue & East 97th Street, New York, NY
THIS MEETUP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, MAY 12th DUE TO RAIN.
This event is full! If you are not RSVP'd for this event, unfortunately you cannot join us (even if you're on the waitlist). Please come to one of our other events this month!
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On Sunday, May 12th at 12:00pm, join us for a casual picnic at Central Park.
After meeting up, we’ll find a nice spot to sit together. Then we’ll go through our introductions, pass around some snacks, and play some group games together! We'll start with the game “fishbowl”, but after, feel free to bring some board games or cards to play with other folks.
We'll be sitting in East Meadow. Bring some water, a blanket to sit on, (optional) lunch/snacks, and (optional) board games/cards if you'd like!HOW TO FIND US: We’ll meet at the entrance at 5th Ave and E 97th street. Keep an eye on the meetup event chat or our Discord for updates closer to the day of the event.
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering (info@autisticadultsnyc.org or meetup DM).
WANT TO HELP AANYC? BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
WAITLIST AND OTHER FAQ HERE
JOIN OUR DISCORDNot open - Art at The SkylineLizzmonade, Brooklyn, NY
This event is full! If you are not RSVP'd for this event, unfortunately you cannot join us (even if you're on the waitlist). Please come to one of our other events this month!
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On May 14th at 6:00PM, join us for an art activity at Brooklyn Bridge Park!Brooklyn Bridge Park has an amazing view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. At 6:00pm, we’ll meet up and do our introductions. Then we will spend the rest of the meetup recreating the skyline. I will bring art paper, clip boards, pencils, and watercolor paints. You are welcome to draw, paint, or, feel free to bring your own art supplies/notebook as well!
After the sun sets around 8pm, for those who are hungry, we’ll grab food nearby.
HOW TO FIND US: We’ll meet in the park, next to “Lizzmonade.”
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Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. If you need to bring someone for support, or if you are the parent/family/support worker of an Autistic person and need to attend, please read our guide and contact us before registering (info@autisticadultsnyc.org or meetup DM).
WANT TO HELP AANYC? BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTER
WAITLIST AND OTHER FAQ HERE
JOIN OUR DISCORDNot open - Diagnosis Seminar (ONLINE)Link visible for attendees
Are you self-diagnosed, and weighing the pros and cons of getting a diagnosis? Are you interested in discussing the DSM, and the future of autism diagnosis? Are you wondering how to go about getting an autism diagnosis?
Join us for our Diagnosis Seminar! We will discuss the DSM criteria, types of assessments, pros and cons, future directions for autism diagnosis, and share experiences and resources. We will also be joined by Prosper Health for this event, who will talk about the diagnosis process and answer any questions!
This is a hybrid event, meaning that we will be streaming from our in-person location. This event page is for registering ONLINE. Please only register at either the online or in-person event page. If you want to attend in-person, please RSVP at the other event page.
This online event is open to all autistic adults, regardless of location! We will be prioritizing questions/discussion from in-person attendees, but we will make sure to stop at points to accommodate as many questions as we can from online attendees in the chat!
FORMAT:
12:00 - Introductions in event chat
12:15 - Seminar (More detailed schedule will be posted soon)
2:00 - Event End***
Our general events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people. This online event is not restricted to residents of the NYC tristate area.