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An Autistic-run nonprofit dedicated to serving the Autistic community of NYC.

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween! We put together a few Halloween themed "This or That" slides to see how everyone in our community likes to spend the spooky season. Swipe through the slides and let us know your preferences in the comments below.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope you have a wonderful Halloween weekend!

10/23/2026

AANYC had a great time participating in this year’s Disability Pride Parade! Starting at Madison Square Park, we marched our way down Broadway with handwritten posters and an incredible community of people. Swipe through to see some highlights from the day!

10/16/2026

We're looking for new board members! Our mission is to serve the Autistic community of NYC and the Tri-state Area through community building, education, and advocacy. We have experienced remarkable growth since our inception in 2023. As we continue to expand, we are seeking passionate individuals who can bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds to our board. Interested in applying? Check this link - https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/blog/looking-for-board-members

10/09/2026

Are you often distracted by the tag in a shirt or the stiffness of a pair of jeans? Then this guide is for you! The clothing we wear makes a huge impact on our day to day life as Autistic people. When you feel every seam in your outfit, getting dressed can drain a lot of energy. That's why we made this sensory friendly clothing guide with a few tips and tricks we like to use.

Swipe through and let us know your favorite tips. Do you have any advice that we left out? Let us know in the comments!

10/02/2026

AANYC recently held a food workshop where we shared cooking strategies, created a Safe Foods Cookbook, and completed a demonstration of a low-stress recipe - energy balls! Swipe through for a closer look at some of the event highlights.

Interested in making a Safe Foods Cookbook of your own? Head to this link (https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/blog/workshop-slides) for access to the workshop Powerpoint for this event and several previous events including our Emotional Regulation Workshop and Yoga Demo.

09/26/2026

Autistic burnout is a state of intense physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. It often results from long term masking, sensory overload, lack of accommodations, social demands, and more. Taking care of yourself during these periods is so important. That's why we created this list of tips that we hope come in handy the next time you're experiencing burnout. Let us know in the comments if you have any additional strategies that you find personally helpful.

09/18/2026

Sensory kits are collections of objects that can help many Autistic people manage sensory overwhelm or underwhelm. We put together a selection of things that we like to have available when traveling or simply heading out of the apartment.

Everyone's sensory needs are different, so you may want to experiment with which items work best for you. Think about the sounds, textures, lights, smells, and any other sensations that you seek out or avoid, and consider what helps you feel comfortable and regulated. What are some of your favorite sensory kit objects that we missed? Let us know in the comments!

09/11/2026

As we enter the fall and winter months, AANYC is moving things indoors for our biggest events of the year, including our Field Day, Halloween Party, Friendsgiving, and Winter Holiday celebration. These gatherings bring our community together, but come with higher costs for venues, food, and supplies.

To support our programming, we're running a 2026 Fall Fundraiser! This final push helps cover our upcoming events and keeps things running through the end of the year. Keeping our group accessible and low cost is our top priority. Our large events are always free or reduced cost for members who need it, no questions asked.

If you've found community here or appreciate what we're doing, please consider donating. Even $5 or $10 makes a real difference. Donate at this link: https://donorbox.org/aanyc-fall-2026-fundraiser or share this post with friends and family to support.

09/04/2026

This past weekend we enjoyed two wonderful events: our Plant ID Walk in Prospect Park and our Beach Day in Long Island! Swipe through for a closer look at some of the day's highlights.

Coming up next we're headed to the Museum of the Moving Image, to Chelsea for a Food Workshop, and to Dumbo for our Third Annual Field Day! Want to join us for upcoming in-person or virtual events? Click the link in our bio to learn how to become part of the community.

08/28/2026

Join us for the third in our series of public conversations on autism from a lived-experience perspective! This session will focusing on late diagnosis in autistic people and what the autistic experience can look like in adulthood. We’ll discuss helpful supports and resources and learn more about the AANYC community.

This event is open to all, whether you’re autistic, newly diagnosed, exploring, or a friend, family member, or community supporter. Please register for the event this our events page: https://www.autisticadultsnyc.org/events

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