Autism Expressed 🗣️ Manning Dome

Join us in a calm and structured environment and share with us about your autistic experience while enjoying something nice treats from the Dome.

This is a timed sharing event with prompt questions to help you capture your thoughts. There is no obligation to share and you are welcome to just listen. We ask you to not comment or ask questions during the time that others are speaking.

We are In the private and I will put a SAGE sign on the door. You may order at the counter and tell the we are in the private room.

-=Timeline=-

1745-1800 access venue

1810 meeting begins,

1940 meeting ends

2000-2030 leave room

-=Event Topic=-

9: Dealing With The Blues

Life can be challenging at times and it can be hard to see a solution, autism can be a factor in that. So what do you do when things get to you and you feel down? Many of us find solitude in nature, or isolating at home retreating from outside challenges. Others may seek social connection and distraction. We may journal, talk to a therapist, reach out online, walk, or something else. We all have times where we feel glum and self-kindness always helps.

Have you battled to find acceptance in your life?
Do you have a good support system today?
Have you experienced depression?
What is the best thing for you to do when you are down?
Do you feel that you think kindly of yourself?
When down are you more likely to isolate, of seek others?

10: Quirky Thinking And Not Fitting In

Sometimes we may not understand social constructs and expectations, we may just think that they’re arbitrary, pointless, or unnecessary, but others have strong expectations for us to conform. We maybe very literal, and/or very good at compartmentalising, this can make us brilliant and innovative, seeing things other do not, but it can also cause frustration and stress. Thinking differently to others can be an interesting experience.

Do you take things too literally?
Do you get frustrated by what you feel is inefficient or pointless?
Do you sometimes feel misunderstood and confused by policies and rules?
What are some examples of expectations you find frustrating?
Do you often think ‘outside the box’? in what way?
Has your different thinking caused bemusement or stress?

Hope to see you there 🙂

-== 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:

https://gofund.me/187847a2