Bournemouth Meeting
2023-04-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 UTC and 5 more dates | Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Wallisdown, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
What to expect

Join us for our in-person meetings at Bournemouth University. We usually meet in seminar room PG22 on the ground floor of Poole House. Free parking available in the carpark nearest the building. Details of the topics can be found on our Facebook page (search Dorset Adult Aspergers Support Open Group – this is a public group and content is visible to anyone). Join our mailing list by emailing us to get monthly reminders of the topic.

At our in-person meetings we have a variety of activities. Often we will have a speaker for part of the meeting, and/or a discussion though sometimes we do other things. All are welcome to attend, both autistic people and their supporters. No one is asked to join in and we are supportive of watching what happens and joining in when comfortable. You are welcome to leave the meeting for a break at any time.

For photos of Poole House and where to go, please check out our Facebook album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.386964261132211&type=3. No sign in is required to see the photos.

Timings of the event

Arrive 7:15-7:30pm

Meeting starts 7:30pm

Meeting ends 8:30pm

Room open for general chat until 9:00 pm

Where to park

The car park location is linked below, if you’d like further details including photos of the room we meet in, and a video driving to the car park, please email us or check out the media section of our Facebook group. DAAS Fusion Building Facebook album

Car park location: Google Maps link

Car park entrance: drive to the left by the Fusion building as shown in the photo below and park in this car park. You don’t need to buy a ticket or display anything in your car.

Online Typed Chat
2023-05-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-02 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) and 4 more dates | Online
Join us for a typed online chat. This is a great opportunity to connect with other autistic adults and share experiences. No-one will see or hear you, and you can watch what happens or join in the conversation.

7:30-7:40: Welcome each other, chat on any topic

7:40-8:10: Structured chat on a set topic with questions

8:10-8:30: Open chat on any topic

To join this event click the ‘Chat Room’ page of our event at the start time, click guest and enter a nickname (doesn’t need to be your real or full name). The online chat takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30-8:30pm

Bournemouth Meeting
2023-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Wallisdown, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
What to expect

Join us for our in-person meetings at Bournemouth University. We will be meeting in room FG06 on the ground floor of the Fusion Building. Free parking available in the carpark nearest the building. This month we will be hearing from Ben, Sarah, and Paula about the work they do for the charity ‘We Are With You’. This is a charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Join our mailing list by emailing us to get monthly reminders of the topic.

At our in-person meetings we have a variety of activities. Often we will have a speaker for part of the meeting, and/or a discussion though sometimes we do other things. All are welcome to attend, both autistic people and their supporters. No one is asked to join in and we are supportive of watching what happens and joining in when comfortable. You are welcome to leave the meeting for a break at any time.

Please book before attending if possible. If you have difficulty with forms, you can still attend without booking and provide your details at the welcome desk on arrival. Booking Link

Timings of the event

Arrive 7:15-7:30pm

Meeting starts 7:30pm

Meeting ends 8:30pm

Room open for general chat until 9:00 pm

Where to park

The car park location is linked below, if you’d like further details including photos of the room we meet in, and a video driving to the car park, please email us or check out the media section of our Facebook group. DAAS Fusion Building Facebook album

Car park location: Google Maps link

Car park entrance: drive to the left by the Fusion building as shown in the photo below and park in this car park. You don’t need to buy a ticket or display anything in your car.

This is the Fusion Building at Bournemouth University, where meetings are usually held. The photo is taken from the car park and the arrow points to the door. Turn left when you enter the door and follow the building round to room FG06.

Online Typed Chat
2023-06-06 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for a typed online chat. This is a great opportunity to connect with other autistic adults and share experiences. No-one will see or hear you, and you can watch what happens or join in the conversation.

This month we will have a typed chat about friendship. We’ll talk about what makes a good friend and the benefits and challenges of making new friends. There will also be opportunities for social chat on any topic.

7:30-7:40: Welcome each other, chat on any topic

7:40-8:10: Structured chat on a set topic with questions

8:10-8:30: Open chat on any topic

To join this event click the ‘Chat Room’ page of our event at the start time, click guest and enter a nickname (doesn’t need to be your real or full name). The online chat takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30-8:30pm

Online Typed Chat
2023-06-13 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for a typed online chat. This is a great opportunity to connect with other autistic adults and share experiences. No-one will see or hear you, and you can watch what happens or join in the conversation.

This is a rearranged meeting, typically we would meet online on the first Tuesday of the month, but technical issues led to the 6th June meeting being cancelled.

As this isn’t our typical meeting night, we’ll either have a informal chat, or follow the planned topic for last week (friendship), depending on attendee numbers.

To join this event click the ‘Chat Room’ page of our event at the start time, click guest and enter a nickname (doesn’t need to be your real or full name).

Online Autism Talk
2023-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Trish will give a talk on Saturday morning introducing autism/Asperger’s/ASD. It will be held online and last about an hour. It will be suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about autism e.g. family and friends. Email Trish TrishJubbtutor @gmail.com (remove the space) for details.

Note that this is not a DAAS event, but a separate event run by our chairperson, that may be of interest to DAAS members or people they know.

Bournemouth Meeting
2023-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Wallisdown, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
What to expect

Join us for our in-person meetings at Bournemouth University. We will be meeting in our usual room FG06 on the ground floor of the Fusion Building. Free parking available in the carpark nearest the building.

This month we will be hearing from Michelle about her work at the Job Centre. Michelle is involved in improving support for autistic and neurodivergent individuals who are looking for work. Join our mailing list by completing the form on the ‘Contact Us’ page or by emailing us, to get monthly reminders of the topic.

At our in-person meetings we have a variety of activities. Often we will have a speaker for part of the meeting, and/or a discussion though sometimes we do other things. All are welcome to attend, both autistic people and their supporters. No one is asked to join in and we are supportive of watching what happens and joining in when comfortable. You are welcome to leave the meeting for a break at any time.

Timings of the event

Arrive 7:15-7:30pm

Meeting starts 7:30pm

Meeting ends 8:30pm

Room open for general chat until 9:00 pm

Where to park

The car park location is linked below, if you’d like further details including photos of the room we meet in, and a video driving to the car park, please email us or check out the media section of our Facebook group. DAAS Fusion Building Facebook album

Car park location: Google Maps link

Car park entrance: drive to the left by the Fusion building as shown in the photo below and park in this car park. You don’t need to buy a ticket or display anything in your car.

This is the Fusion Building at Bournemouth University, where meetings are usually held. The photo is taken from the car park and the arrow points to the door. Turn left when you enter the door and follow the building round to room FG06.
