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 otherss are sharing.
We will take a 10 minute break after the first 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 2 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=-
10: Dealing With the Blues
The statistics on autism and mental health can be confronting. So, what do you do when you are down? Many of us find peace in nature and solitude but that does not cure all ills. We need connection and understanding, and it can be hard to find. There are resources: friends, family, online pages, groups, professionals, but sometimes we can’t let our guard down, or the people we turn to perhaps don’t understand us. Self-care is so important.
Do you have a good support system in place?
Do you feel that some, or all your needs are supported?
What can you do to expand or increase your support?
When you are down what is best for you?
When you are fragile do you prefer people or isolation?
15: Not Doing It Alone
When social confidence is low and anxiety high it can be easy to cut off and isolate. Maybe we have experienced pain and embarrassment as we have tried to fit in and be a part of. Sometimes the best thing you can do is withdraw for a while and take care of yourself. But too much isolation is detrimental to mental health and community is a wonderful and healing thing. Be kind and tactical when you are re-emerging from isolation, you will be rusty, you will develop skills and confidence in time that others who stayed in the social fray learned long ago.
Have you been too isolated in your life?
Do you find it hard to be open and trusting?
Are you mindful of reinforcing your anxiety?
How well do you pick healthy social situations?
How easily do you connect with others?
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: