Anyone go to McMaster University?

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Is anyone here a student at Mac? I'm toying around with the idea of trying to start some kind of AS group for next year.

*crickets chirping*

I guess I shouldn't be surprised...

I don't go to Mcmaster but I'm curious as to what exactly an AS group would do. Also wouldn't there be issues with being part of such a group, or running it for that matter? (I personally keep my state secret for fear of bigotry, pity, etc). I seriously admire you for even considering being part of such a thing, but just the thought of it scares me.

I'm not sure exactly what it would be. It would depend on who showed interest, whether for a support group or a more social one. There are obviously immanent problems with trying to get Aspies to come out and be social, but for me it would just be nice to know that there are others similar to me out there (aside from my mother, I've never met anyone whom I knew had AS).

I work at a University. We have several groups:

Social Group: A group of AS students who meet for social time. The group is moderated by a social worker and students in the helping professions majors. Very popular.

Social Outing Group: A group of AS and NT students who do social events. Open to everyone, they go places, hang out. Lots of helping professions majors but open to everyone.

Women's Autism Support Group: A small group of about 6 people who meet and discuss the unique issues that face ASD women. Only women are allowed in this group;. This group has struggled a little getting off the ground. We aren't sure why; but working on ways to increase the appeal.