Autistic Females of Austin

Welcome! This group is for autistic adult females who are looking for a supportive community of like-minded aspie women. We are a discussion-based social support group.

Our goals are to have conversations about being autistic, build new friendships, and embrace our neurodiversity. Go Autistic Pride! Self-diagnosed are welcome!

Always check below in the discussion section for updates on the group, I often post comments and sometimes recommendations (Scroll to the bottom of the page, past ratings and below photos).

We provide a safe space for structured discussions around autistic-related topics, sharing ourselves, and connecting with others who understand the unique experience of being a woman on the spectrum. This is a space for autistic adults of all ages from 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond. We are primarily for what was called Asperger's, lower-support needs, level 1 - 2 autism.

Join us for engaging and meaningful meetups, discussions on self-exploration, and the building of a strong support circle in the Austin area.

Events will be held about every month to every other month (every 4-8 weeks) due to the time required for planning and having to allocate my "spoons" energy accordingly. <3

About Me: I'm an LPC-Associate therapist with a passion for creating affirming community spaces for autistic women. While this Meetup is not therapy and participation does not create a therapeutic relationship, my professional work and my autism diagnosis journey have informed my interest in fostering connection, belonging, and mutual support for women on the spectrum.

No promoting of services, businesses, or similar support groups within this group. If you have a free resource that may be of benefit, bring it to me first for approval before sharing with the group.

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PSA: Please respect the boundaries of who this group is for:

• Female-Identifying Autistic people: Non-Binary and Trans are welcome. <3 If you are cis-male, please take part in one of the other autistic mixed-gender meet-up groups.
• Autistics to process their experiences: It's not for parents of autistic children (unless you are autistic yourself!). Thank you for respecting the boundaries of the space. If you are a parent of an autistic adult and have questions about your adult child joining, message me, and I'm happy to answer questions!
• People with related conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as pragmatic social communication disorder (PSCD), are welcome as well.

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Fee: It's been a joy to run these groups for the last 2 years free of charge. To keep these events running, I will now be charging a small fee of $10. This helps cover Meet-Up fees and the hours spent on planning, venue scheduling, creating, and facilitating.
This has been a really tough decision because I care deeply about you all and think of us as a little community of aspie friends. I also want to honor the enormous time, attention, and energy I put in each month — adding a fee helps keep this sustainable and events happening more regularly.

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This group is run by a fellow autistic female. <3 Message me with any questions or concerns.