Adult Social Meet
Artwork by Gevie Godden
- WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
This meet is free.
An opportunity for autistic adults to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
There are numerous activities available which vary each session.If you have a preferred activity, we can make this available for you.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This meet takes place in :
WHEN?
Mondays
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Every 4 Weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
The Bridge
Hardest Puzzle Ever Completed by E&M!
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
This is a smaller and quieter social group for people who may feel like they need 'something in between'
What does this mean?
Some people are happy to come to our social groups and enjoy their own company. This is totally fine and a completely valid way of being with other people.
Some people find it very difficult to connect with other people, and to join in with conversation but want to be with other people.
The Bridge is a group for people who want to meet other autistic people, but need more time, space, and support.
Each session will have a Peer Mentor who connects easily to help us, and one who also finds starting conversations challenging, so you know you are not alone.
There will be no forced participation, no role play and everyone is still free to choose their own activities, or to join with others. with support.
If you are not sure if this group is for you, please ask.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This meet takes place in :
WHEN?
Thursdays
Every 4 weeks
3:30PM - 5:00PM
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Adult Online Information Workshops
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to have someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
This meet is free.
An opportunity for autistic adults to connect online and chat with our peer support workers about specific topics.
You can attend as many sessions as you want to and you do not have to attend all sessions.
24th September
Sensory Differences
How autistic people may experience the world differently and what we can do to support them.
22nd October
Masking
What masking really is and its impacts shown by current research.
19th November
Burnout
How to recognise, prevent and support recovery.
14th January
Feeling Like an Imposter
What internal barriers we may face around being entitled to, and asking for, support.
11thFebruary Reasonable Adjustments and the Equality Act
Information about your rights as a diagnosed and undiagnosed autistic person.
11th March Meltdowns and Shutdowns
What meltdowns and shutdowns are from an autistic perspective and what does and doesn’t help.
8th April Monotropic Mind
A different way of thinking, processing and paying attention.
6th May Day to Day Hacks
Top tips to help make everyday tasks easier.
17th December Making Improvements in Your Home Environment
Making your space functional for you.
WHERE?
ONLINE via Teams
A link will be emailed to with your booking confirmation.
• You do not need to have your camera or microphone on.
• You can leave the session at any time.
• You can sit/ stand/ bounce/ move – whatever is most comfortable.
• You don’t have to interact with anyone – including us!
• If you don’t want to talk, but have something to say, you can use the chat box to type what you want to say and we will read it out for you.
WHEN?
Wednesdays
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Every 4 weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Information Workshops for Autistic Adults & Their Families
WHO?
These sessions are for autistic adults (over the age of 18) to attend with or without their adult family members and friends. People with diagnosis, on the waiting list for a diagnosis, self diagnosed, or curious about assessment and diagnosis are welcome.
WHAT?
This meet is free.
An opportunity for autistic adults and their families and carers to chat with our peer support workers about specific topics.
You can attend as many sessions as you want to and you do not have to attend all sessions.
7th October - Monotropic Mind
A different way of thinking, processing and paying attention.
4th November - Sensory Differences
How autistic people may experience the world differently and what we can do to support them.
2nd December - Meltdowns and Shutdowns
What meltdowns and shutdowns are from an autistic perspective and what does and doesn’t help.
27th January - Communication
The Double Empathy Problem, differences in autistic & non-autistic communication & interaction and how to support these in a neuro-affirming way.
24th February - Masking
What masking really is and its impacts shown by current research.
24th March - Burnout
How to recognise, prevent and support recovery.
We welcome everyone and accept and expect anxiety.
There is no pressure to join in or interact with anyone if you do not feel able to.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This meet takes place in :
WHEN?
Tuesdays
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Every 4 weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Overthinking It - Quiz & Escape Room Meet
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
This meet is free.
The session where the autistic drive to overthink, procrastinate and ruminate might finally pay off!
Join us for Quiz Night, an Escape Room - or switch between the two!
If you have a particular subject you'd like covered in the Quiz, please let us know on the booking form and we'll do our best to include it.
It is also an opportunity for autistic adults to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This takes place in :
WHEN?
Mondays
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Every 4 Weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
AU-ssembly Zone - Lego & Puzzle Meet
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
This meet is free.
AUTISTICS AU-SSEMBLE!
Love Lego or have a penchant for puzzles? This is the meet for you!
Stick with the structure of a puzzle or get your create on with our huge Lego collection.
Try out free form Lego creation, with ideas and inspiration and group or individual jigsaw puzzles.
It is also an opportunity for autistic adults to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This takes place in :
WHEN?
Tuesdays
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Every 4 Weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 12 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Women & Girls' Meet
Artwork by Eva Goddard
WHAT?
This meet is free.
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
It is for autistic women & girls, including trans and NB.
It provides an opportunity for autistic women & girls of all ages to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
There are numerous activities available which vary each session.If you have a preferred activity, we can make this available for you.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This meet takes place in :
WHEN?
Wednesdays
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Every 4 Weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure
Image Credit -Char LaBrecht
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
These D& D sessions are short campaigns that can be completed in one or 2 sessions.
This meet is free, but we welcome contributions from attendees as it has no funding stream.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This takes place in :
WHEN?
Tuesdays
1:00PM -3:00PM
Every 2 weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Dungeons & Dragons Beginners
Image Credit - Jason & Kally
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
This meet is free, but we welcome contributions from attendees as it has no funding stream.
Dungeons & Dragons Table Top Adventures for brand new, beginner or inexperienced players.
- Everything you need to play is supplied
- We use pre-made characters that are ready to pick up and play
- You can keep the same character between sessions or change to try different ones
- Each session is a self contained adventure, so you won't miss out or have to catch up if you miss sessions
- We use maps and tokens to help players visualise what's going on in the game
Click here to see our Google Doc outlining the story. This will be updated after each session.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This takes place in :
WHEN?
Thursdays
12:30PM -2:30PM
Every 2 weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
- Jason
- Kally
HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
Image Credit -Char LaBrecht
WHO?
For autistic adults (18 years+)
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
This is not a meet for family members, carers or supporters. If you need to bring someone with you to support communication or because of high-anxiety, please contact us.
WHAT?
For those who would like to play regularly with an ongoing story.
This meet is free, but we welcome contributions from attendees as there is no funding stream.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This meet takes place in :
WHEN?
Thursdays
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Every 2 weeks
WITH?
You will meet:
HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Drop-In Info & Advice Sessions
WHAT?
This drop-in is free.
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
Drop-in information and advice session for autistic adults, their families and supporters – no appointment needed.
It is a chance to:
· visit the building.
· borrow from the Sensory Library.
· talk to our peer supporters and volunteers.
· ask questions and discuss issues and concerns.
Please note, this is not an organised activity.
It will operate on a drop-in basis.
You may need to wait for a peer-support mentor to become available.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This drop-in takes place in :
WHEN?
Wednesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm
· 3rd September
· 17th September
· 1st October
· 15th October
· 29th October
· 12th November
· 26th November
· 10th December
* A volunteer member of IOW SEN Support will be available to offer advice on education and SEND on the dates below:
WITH?
You may meet :
HOW?
You do not need to book to attend.
Dates can be seen on our BookWhen page.