Peer-Led Autism Group

Peer-Led Autism Group: this space is led by Autistic adults for Autistic adults. We are currently meeting virtually every 1st + 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30PM - 8PM (EST)

Registering for tickets isn't necessary, but please email Quince at icrockett678@gmail.com for zoom link to join and for any questions related to the space.

We welcome Autistic, Neurodivergent folks (18+) to join us in building new friendships, expanding social skills, and growing support systems with similar experienced individuals. Self-diagnosis is honored in this group and it is okay if you are questioning - this space welcomes all.

Group Guidelines:

• We are a judgment free zone
• What is said here, stays here
• You are encouraged to take a break, or do whatever you need to meet your needs, when needed
• Our safe word is “gazebo”, you can say this when you feel triggered or need the group to pause to help you meet your needs In order to help folks have that agency to meet their needs, we want to strongly encourage the use of Content or Trigger Warnings (whenever you can), such as “In this share I’m going to talk about ‘X,’” X being a potentially upsetting topic such as religion, abuse, drug use, disordered eating, etc.
• We encourage you to self-advocate as you feel comfortable We respect facilitators and one another and give everyone an equal opportunity to share If you’d rather NOT be called on for a chance to share verbally, putting an asterisk (*) by your name lets us know not to call on you
• We avoid talking about vaccines in relation to Autism, we also do not use @spergers given the harmful history associated with the term, or the outdated term PDD
• If you'd like to offer someone feedback in response to their share, please ask them for permission before doing so
• Please avoid functioning labels. If you use them for yourself it isn’t a violation of this agreement, but do not place labels or assumptions on other folks
• This is everyone’s group, feedback is welcomed
• This space is not intended as a dating service
• To prioritize safety & comfort within this space, please avoid discussing sexual subject matter if it isn't directly related to that group's designated topic.
• If it is related to the topic, content warnings with an appropriate pause (about 10 seconds) are still strictly necessary
• Please try to avoid making assumptions about others or commenting on their locations, as this can be uncomfortable for folks
• If you and someone else in the group have conflicting comfort needs, we encourage you to use your own discretion and self advocate where it feels necessary.
• We agree to work together to balance individual and group needs

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1019568028414078