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autism support groups

so_very_tiredso_very_tired Posts: 134 The Mix Convert
in Neurodivergence
I'm going to an autism support group in tommorow but I have never been to one before and have no idea what to expect. Has anyone else been to one and if you have what was it like?

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  • eylaheylah Posts: 9,199 Supreme Poster
    ive never gone to one before but i rly hope it goes well for you. sending you hugs 🫂
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,752 Boards Guru
    Hey, I haven’t been to an autism support group specifically but have been to things at my uni where it’s just autistic people. I found the people to be more accepting / understanding than general people. I don’t think there will be a lot, or anything, expected from you, especially as your first time.

    I hope it goes well <3
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,132 Boards Champion
    I'm assuming it was yesterday that you would've gone - but hopefully it was enjoyable for you and something that you can benefit from attending :3
  • so_very_tiredso_very_tired Posts: 134 The Mix Convert
    sinead276 wrote: »
    I'm assuming it was yesterday that you would've gone - but hopefully it was enjoyable for you and something that you can benefit from attending :3

    Yeah, so I didn't even go. My care worker, who was suppost to be organising all of this, apparent;y didn't finish or something because I didn't even go. I have no idea when I will be going, I hope soon though because I think this will be very benifical to me.
  • 345_berry345_berry Posts: 3 Newbie
    You might enjoy it. I'm autistic myself. I used to attend a autistic support group. I really enjoyed it.
  • 63marie63marie Posts: 62 Boards Initiate
    Hey @so_very_tired. Sorry to hear you didn't get to go, I hope you get to go soon. I've been to an autism support group a few times before and found it really helpful. We just did some activities like colouring and played some games and it was really good as everyone understood and there was no pressure to speak or join in :)
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