Published on 12, July, 2020
In lieu of appropriate social groups: What would you like from a ASD social group?
i don’t do pubs and don’t like going out at night.
So I thought cinema etc?
Really? I'd say walks are better if they involve no devices at all. Just eyes open to what's really going on in life.
Endymion said:I would like to find an Asperger's group which meets in my local area! (That would be a start.)
http://www.autism.org.uk/services/community.aspx
(This is a Link to NAS. But I am not certain that I am being very helpfull in this Thread so far, I think...)
That's quite interesting really, isn't it, certainly something people potentially setting up such a group should consider. We would both get nothing out of the group that would be perfect for the other one. I would find your group terrifying, casual conversations in closed spaces, nothing else to do than talk - or not talk... You would really not like my outdoor one but for me walking is a much easier way to interact with people.
Here (that's in the capital) they only have a monthly pizza club and and a weekly cafe thing, that's all that is available for adults, and some strange therapy group run by autistic hobby psychologists and philosophers that recommend reading How to win friends and influence people. Think I'm actually rather glad that they thought it would be a problem that I don't speak enough Norwegian...
Walks are great if they involve Pokemon Go!
I would like to find an Asperger's group which meets in my local area! (That would be a start.)
One which meets in the daytime once a month, due to evening travel being unavailable in my immediate area, would be best.
A warm, comfortable, indoor location with comfortable seating and refreshments available. No distractions, such as TV or crowds, and based on a casual conversational set-up but with the possibility for invited speakers.
It would be nice to meet other people facing similar challenges and share experiences and resources. Pretty much a live version of this forum but with people who additionally understand the local geographical issues that make accessing most services out there pretty much impossible from here.
From a social group I would expect some socializing !!!!! Not in the conventional sense like NT's.
so I would avoid cinemas, unless the group new each other and had a special interest in the particular film being shown.
Pubs ???? As long as it isn't overcrowded. Pubs can be ok. And the atmosphere varies from pub to pub. Just find one you feel comfortable visiting.
Community centres also cater for groups and offer refreshments.
I would like walks, and being allowed to look for a geocache now and then, without people getting impatient to move on.
Movies are my passion, and I used to love going to the cinema. I find too many distractions there now, though, which spoil the film for me. Popcorn-munchers, phone slaves, talkers, etc. Honestly, though - I have only ever gone to the cinema alone. I don't even think I'd be much good in an ASC social group, either. I just prefer doing things alone.
California said:
I also do not do pubs and don’t like going out at night.
I am interested in museums, [National] parks, mountains, Zoo, Libraries. I am not interested in cinema.
Mostly, peaceful and quiet places. I do not like noises and bright lights.
I am interested in nature, science, astronomy, history, animals.
To California (again):
...Me again, sorry. I keep trying to Post support to what you said first of all, but the "Quote" business does not always work correctly. Goodness knows what will show up now...(!)
Yes, I also like to be alone and I do not like crowds.
Peaceful, quiet not many crowds. Cool.
What would you like from a ASD social group?
That I could attend wearing a Mask. And using a Voice Synthesizer. And full millitary body armour. And carrying a small fan because all of this would be quite hot, you know... ;-)
Amazing!