Discussion topics for Asperger / HFA peer support group

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Hi,

I’m participating in a weekly in-person peer support discussion group for people with Asperger and high-functioning autism. The idea is to have discussions related to autism and neurodiversity. There is need for improvement though, in regard to structuring the meetings, so that the discussions would be more relevant and provide a setting that gives less room for sidetracking. I’m thinking that it would be a good idea to have a list of topics, from which we’d choose one topic per occasion.

Does any of you have this kind of list that could be used in a peer support group?

Or do you have any recommendations on where to find resources for making one (apart from Wrong Planet), like any websites or social media that you think would be good for that purpose?

I’d also be happy if you’d like to help me brainstorming and share any ideas that you come to think of:
– What topics would you like to discuss in a peer support group?
– What topics do you think would be interesting for other Aspergers / HFAs?

Thanks in advance.

self accommodations, self advocacy, self care, sensory processing, trauma and responses, finding friendship, "show and tell" grownup style, for collectors or those with intense interests - have members give talks for 10 minutes ( or any agreed upon time) regarding their hobbies and interests.
group outings or field trips. Meet various different places to do something
handling emotional or sensory overload, (meltdowns)
how to have safe interactions with law enforcement, Autism IDs,wallet cards, health passports etc.

Maybe you can get some ideas in places like these? 1, 2, 3