Autism Expressed 🗣️ Victoria Park
Details
Join us in a safe, structured place to share a bit about your experience with autism, or just listen to how others have navigated ASD.
This event aims to set a space for us to talk about our experiences on the spectrum, there will be 2 topics which we will all have the opportunity to share about. This is a timed share event and to give everyone the chance to express without competition we reframe from interruptions and cross talk while otherss are sharing.
We will take a 10 minute break after the second topic.
There is no obligation to share and you are welcome to just listen. When the formal part of the event is over we will chat openly, ask questions, and maybe play a game or two to lighten to mood.
There is free parking on surrounding streets, such as Merton st. Tuan st. and Hubert st.
-=Timeline=-
1230 Doors open, make a cuppa if you wish, get comfortable.
1310 Meeting begins, you will have 3 opportunities to share.
1440 Once everyone has shared the informal part of the event begins. Ask questions, chat and hang out, leave when you’re ready.
1530 leave and lock up.
-=Topics=-
83 Trusting yourself to know yourself
We all have regrets and memories that make us cringe, the past can make us hesitate to back our best judgment. It is easy to be confused about what is the best path to take, what are our capabilities and limits, how much can I change? Sometimes we can only truly know ourselves trough learning experience. Sometimes an outsider will easily see something about us that we don’t, sometimes an outsider will make a foolish assumption about us.
Do you know yourself better than anyone else?
Are you confident in your abilities?
Do you push against your limits often?
Do you over protect yourself?
Do you under protect yourself?
Do you wish you k ew yourself better?
84 Close and intimate relationships
Relationships can be challenging for those on the spectrum, the things we struggle with may get in the way of developing close bonds. Anxiety can hold us back and social blind spots can cause us to err, we may be clueless about social expectations or think they are petty. We may struggle to date, not understanding roles, wants or assumptions. We may develop social anxiety and lose trust if things go rocky.
Do you have successful close relationships in your life?
Do you make friends easily?
Do you trust yourself and others?
Does anxiety and trust issues stop you from developing relationships?
Tell us about your social confidence?
Hope to see you there 🙂
Thanks
Chris
-== About SAGE ==-
SAGE is a social group for people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum. You do not need a formal diagnosis to come along to events and support people are welcome.
Our core values are respect, acceptance, and community, and by holding to these values we aim to create a friendly and safe place for members to relate to others and have some fun.
New members are always welcome and we understand that it can take courage to attend events if you don’t get out often. Feel free to message event hosts for details or assurance. We want to meet you. We want all our events be psychological safe spaces and do not tolerate aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
SAGE is entirely volunteer operated and was established in February 2020. If you would like to support SAGE donations are welcome at:
Autism Expressed 🗣️ Victoria Park