Published on 12, July, 2020
Depending on how things go I’m either going to move soon or not. If not … well I already know there is nothing for high functioning autistic adults where I live. If I do move I’ll be in a new place and there is a good chance there will still be no social groups for high functioning autistic adults there either. Plus there will be no support network of family etc if I move.
so they say be the change you want to see. Can anyone advise me on the logistics of setting up a support / social group of high functioning autistic adults?
i imagine the big issues will be resources. Especially getting a venue and putting out PR. Has anyone done anything like this and could lend some pointers?
In my case there is no meet-up group in my area. The only Asperger’s/ high functioning specific group has been inactive since last year. I’ve been chasing the organisers but looks like it’s never coming back. I really do think the in person aspect is incredibly important. I find myself some what turned off by online events post pandemic.
I slightly disagree.
It was a combo throwaway humorous quip and also a deep insight into the problem that you face when organising Autists. We aren't as simple as "provide a thing and they will come". That is a very practical consideration indeed.
And you might find that "meetup" who certainly run a very enthusiastic group in my area, have it already covered in your area. Ours has zoom and face to face meetups and all sorts.
But every week here I run a selected film for those who I imagine might enjoy such a brief diversion from partial or even total social isolation, if you get my drift.
I thought I'd be swamped, but it has not been the case...
… I appreciate you’re probably trying to add a bit of light hearted humour but that’s not very helpful on a practical level.
Respectfully no. I’m already in ‘a more inclusive group’ and it’s simply impossible for me to make meaningful connections with the others there.
Learn how to herd cats...
Kind of understand what you want but Asperger and high functioning gives me a red flag straight away, so that seems more of an issue than a venue. Needs to be more inclusive.