Social Group Autistic People 40+ (Coffee & Talk by Aspire)
About this Event
Just for the August meetup of the group, we are having to change locations to the meeting room in our office building, but the time and date will remain the same. Our office is based in Spade Enterprise Centre, North Kings Street, Smithfield, Dublin.
You can contact Steven on [email protected] or 089 465 2026 for more information. We are also having to cap the attendance at eight due to the size of the room. We apologise for the inconvenience caused, and things will be back to normal for the September meet.
Aged 40+ and wondering if there’s somewhere you could go without masking or explaining yourself? You might have just found it.
Following your requests, we’re continuing this social group 40+
Your participation matters, as it will help us decide whether we can continue running the group.
There are no expectations to socialise.
Do your own thing: sit quietly, read, chat if you wish, stim freely, or simply have a coffee.
Stay for a bit or for the whole time.
When: April 21st, May 27th & June 23rd
What time? 6:30–8:30 PM
Where? Third Space Café, Smithfield, Dublin
This is not therapy nor training.
It is:
- Low-pressure and optional in nature
- Designed to reduce masking and social demand
- Focused on calm, safety, and personal choice
It is for:
- Autistic adults aged 40+ (flexibility around age)
- People who are late-diagnosed
- People who are self-diagnosed
- People who do not feel comfortable in high-energy social settings
There is no expectation to:
- Talk
- Introduce oneself
- Participate in group activities
- Explain personal circumstances
Participants should not experience:
- Judgement
- Social pressure or expectations
Maybe you:
- Were missed by diagnostic systems earlier in life
- Have spent decades masking
- Feel out of place in younger autistic spaces
- Are seeking calm, respectful connection rather than activity-led groups
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 7.00
