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.
SUPPORT AUTISTIC ADULTS NYC HERE!! <3
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
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Fitness Session at Sid's Gym149 W 27th St, New York, NY
Join us on Wednesday, March 27th for a Fitness Session at Sid’s gym!
We will be led by a fitness trainer for this event. During the session we will use their Smart Treadmills for a fun and unique workout that incorporates games and other fun activities. More info about the gym can be found on their website!
Please be sure to wear clothes you can exercise in and bring water!
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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).
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JOIN OUR DISCORD - Plant Walk 2: Forest Park Hiking TrailMy Buddy Statue, Richmond Hill, NY
Our second 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).
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WAITLIST AND OTHER FAQ HERE
JOIN OUR DISCORD - Friendship Bracelet PicnicWest 67th Street, New York, 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!
____Let’s have a casual hang in Central Park this Memorial Day! I’ll be bringing along supplies to make friendship bracelets, but feel free to come with your own project or just chill if crafting isn’t your jam! Make sure you bring water and snacks, sunscreen/sunglasses/hat if you need them, and a blanket or chair to sit on if you want one. We’ll meet at the [West 67th St] park entrance and make our way to [Sheep Meadow] from there.
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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 - Virtual: Body DoublingLink visible for attendees
Need some support cleaning your apartment, doing chores, or organizing your space? Have some work you really need to get done?
On Thursday, May 30th 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!
This event will be in our "Meetup" Channel on Discord.
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Our events are for Autistic adults (18+) (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and are not open to any neurotypical (not Autistic) people.
Our virtual meetups and our Discord server are restricted to those in the Tri-State (NY, CT, and NJ) area. If you need help with discord, please see our guide! If you’re a new member, please join our discord at least 15 min prior to the event to go through our gatekeeping channel and adjust your audio settings!
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LINK TO JOIN DISCORD