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 autism.
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 others 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. Hubert St. and also at the recreation center.
-=Timeline=-
1815 Doors open, make a cuppa if you wish, get comfortable.
1830 Event begins, you will have 2 opportunities to share.
2000 Once everyone has shared the informal part of the event begins. Ask questions, chat and hang out, leave when you’re ready.
2030 leave and lock up.
-=Topics=-
TOPIC PROMPTS
What is happening for you right now? What are your current challenges?
What is something that has improved in your life recently?
How manageable is life right now?
Would you rather not be autistic? Why, for and against?
What sensory issues or qualities do you deal with?
What does diagnosis mean to you?
Are you at peace with your limits? Or do you push against them?
What is something you are proud of? What have you dealt with or overcome?
Do you feel optimistic about the future?
How is your anxiety? Is it better of worse than 5 years ago? How?
What would you like people to understand about you?
Do you feel socially confident? Can you express yourself easily? Are you one dimensional?
Do you connect easily with others? Does it bother you?
Do you isolate too much, or is the balance right?
Do you battle with compulsions when you are stressed?
Have you experienced much depression? Or feeling of powerlessness and strain?
Do you advocate for yourself well? Do you trust others to help you?
Do you have a lot of regrets? Do you know how to forgive yourself?
Do you trust your judgment? Is your judgement affected by anxiety and stress?
What do you like about autism? Do you compartmentalize?
Do you find it easy to trust others?
Do you feel understood? Where? By whom?
Do you see yourself as being in control or messy?
Do you ever feel like an imposter? When do you feel safe to be yourself?
Have you lived much of your life in survival mode? Are you in survival mode now?
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