Adult Autism Group Meet-Up - The Florrie, Liverpool

Liz and Jack will be hosting this meet-up. The DISCUSSION TOPIC for the session is ACCESSING HEALTHCARE NEEDS

Questions to think about:

1. How can doctors and nurses adjust how they talk to people with autism so that they understand and feel good during medical visits?
   
2. What problems might people with autism have when they try to go to the doctor?
   
3. How can we use technology to help autistic people manage their healthcare, like making appointments and understanding their health needs independently?
   
4. What can hospitals and clinics do to make their spaces more comfortable for people with autism who might have special needs related to their senses?
   
5. What can we do as a society to make sure people with autism are treated well and get the healthcare they need, like making sure everyone understands and accepts them?

We find having a discussion topic helps people who would like to prepare what they want to say in advance but we won't stick to the subject for the whole time so it's fine to go completely off topic if you want. This event is very informal and you don't have to be there for the whole session if you want to leave early.

The meeting room at The Florrie is a calm, quiet space and our group is a way for autistic adults to socialise, meet other autistic people and support and encourage each other.

Registering for a place is not essential but if you do book a ticket through Eventbrite, it will help give us an idea of how many people will be coming.

The Florrie's official website:

https://theflorrie.org

The Florrie is 10 minutes walk from Brunswick Station and near to bus stops on the 82 and 204 routes.

Plan your journey on the Merseytravel website:

https://merseytravel.gov.uk/

Information about nearby parking:

https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/building/the-florence-institute-liverpool

The Florrie/Florence Institute is the large, red brick building on the corner of Mill Street and Wellington Road

The Florence Institute, 377 Mill Street, Dingle, Liverpool, L8 4RF.

Reception at the main entrance should be able to direct you to our meeting room. Please ring the bell if no one is at reception. If you are a bit nervous then email [email protected] and someone can meet you outside on the street, rather than you having to walk into the building by yourself.

If you need more detailed directions or you get lost on the day then it is probably best to call The Florrie on 0151 728 2323.

There is a cafe in the building which offers food and drink. During good weather periods we could also potentially hold our meetings outside in The Florrie's garden area. If you have any questions then please get in touch.

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