Thinking of starting an AS college group in San Antonio

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Hey y'all. I moved to San Antonio from the Detroit-Metro area about six months ago with the aim of starting a completely new life and also to start meeting other Aspies. I sort of came out of the closet about six months ago, started really accepting what I am. This is why I've been really disappointed by the low number of Aspies that I've found so far. Seriously, I've only found maybe two on WP and none so far on the street.

With SA being such a big city, I refuse to accept that there aren’t any more than I've found so far. So instead of searching the internet, looking for Aspies or Aspie support groups in the SA area, I've been considering forming my own. All the support groups I've found are mostly for children and their parents, and none just specifically for adults and their respective needs. I'm looking for college-age Aspies (18-30). Overtime, that can expand, but I want to start with people my age. I was thinking of it being just a college club thing. You know, we hang out, play video games, watch anime, go to events like movies, talk about AS-related issues, and offer advice to members in need of it. Nothing too deep or serious, just a place to go and feel belonged like every other college group on a typical campus.

I currently go to SAC (San Antonio Community College). I was thinking that we can do most of our activities there. They do have a group there for people with all types of disabilities. I called the leader and asked him if there was anyone in the group with AS or HFA, but he said he couldn't say because that was a personal question of his members. I don't think that there are anyway, because when I said "Asperger's syndrome," he asked what it was. That was a good indicator to me. It’s better if it’s just us Aspies anyway.

So please, if you have AS or HFA, currently in college, live in the San Antonio, and are interested or know someone who is, please e-mail me or respond to this tread. I want to see if there’s enough interest to get this started.

I'm pretty much in the same situation, except replace San Antonio with either Dallas-Ft. Worth or Oklahoma City.

Hey! Glad someone finally got back with me. Well I go to San Antonio College downtown, so if we can't meet down there, we'll find out something else. I've never played Texas hold 'em so I guess you'll have to teach me. We'll see what happens.

I would like to meet up too.

I'm down...Itd be nice to have people to talk with

I'm in College Station / Corpus Christi so it would be a drive for me from either direction.

I will be relocating to San Marcos in August.

I just moved away from San Antonio after living there for 3 years. Too bad. I would have joined your group (if grad students were welcome).

I used to live down the street from SAC in a sketchy old apartment building. I miss San Antonio, but I had good reasons for leaving.

Hey everyone. I heard from Mudboy that there are quite a few SA Aspies that want to attend the group now. I just want to let you all know that I need the next few weeks to study for the last few weeks of my term. It ends in May. I'm also opening the group up to parents of Aspies that want to attend with their children and NT friends of any Aspie that wants to attend as long as they are respectful. Also, if you're just outside of the age range, don't feel that you cannot come. I only gave that to let people know that this an adult group and not one for young children. We're in the middle of planning something in May. If you're interested or have suggestions or know someone that is, please don't hesitate to contribute it here. Thank you all!

Congratulations Tim. I'm glad you finally decided to relocate. I think you'll find better things now. Nothing but blessings have come my way since I moved here from Detroit. Good luck to you buddy!

Okay guys. I'm finally out of school now. If any of you have any ideas on times or places to meet, I'd love to hear them!

Thursday after work at starbucks for introductions

I don't live near downtown. I'm on the north side, De Zavala/I-10. Anyone wanna hit up the Starbucks there? It's w/ the Barnes & Noble in the plaza w/ the HEB and Target.

I'm freaked out. New ppl!

BTW, I don't go to college. Is that ok?

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It's just me and I'll find a way to make it (Blue October/It's Just Me)

Sounds good. Hopefully I won't be working this Thursday. I won't know for sure until Wednesday unfortunately. You can come Justthatgirl11. Since this group is just starting, I'm in no position to be overly stringint about membership requirements. Just as long as we're all in San Antonio or the surrounding area and at or around the "young adult" age range. As I said before, relatives and NT friends (tolerant ones) are also welcome. Does anyone have an objection to the I-10 Starbucks location? We can always discuss a better hang out later on if it is too inconvenient. I just basically want to get this thing started for the moment. I will post as soon as I know my availably this week. I hope I'm free. I'm really looking forward to meeting you all. Thank you all for showing interest.

I'm in walking distance to that Starbucks, so nearly any day works for me. I might drag my husband, if the time works w/ his schedule.

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~ Carrie
It's just me and I'll find a way to make it (Blue October/It's Just Me)