What is "Autsim Freindly"?

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The UK Autism charity, National Autistic Society sometimes writes on their Facebook page about Autism friendly films, performances, etc. When I've asked what "Autism Friendly" is, I've never received an answer.

Can someone tell me what "Autism Friendly" means please? There are some people (ie, me) who can't stand loud noises or bright lights, for example, and there are some people on the spectrum who love them. Yet, at these performances, one of us isn't going to be catered for.

It means they leave the lights on low during the film rather than turning them off altogether, play it quieter and also allow people to walk around and make noise.

It's generally more catered to autistic children than adults.

So, it's going to exclude people like me who can't deal with certain noises and people walking around.

Unfortunately, yes. It's impossible to accommodate for everyone in one format, so the only solution is multiple formats available for people. For you, it seems like you'd be looking for a quiet audience and a distraction-free environment, which can be found in many places, especially if you like live performances of plays, classical and some instrumental music, operas, and musicals. The audiences for those are often very well-behaved. Similarly, going to the movies during times when teenagers and children are not awake, or in "off hours", is likely to get you a quieter, less chaotic environment; or you could watch a movie with friends at home.

Hope you find something that works for you!