Join us for a relaxed and welcoming board game night designed for autistic adults (18+) in Cochrane.About this Event
We’ve intentionally designed this event with autistic experiences in mind.
This will be a semi-structured evening. We aim to create a predictable, low-pressure environment with minimal unexpected changes.
We will be providing all board games, so there is no need to bring your own, but please feel free to bring one if you'd like!
Each game will have a dedicated host available to guide the game, answer questions, and support participation at your comfort level.
To support different social needs, we will have name tags that indicate your preferred level of social interaction. This helps everyone navigate connection in a way that feels safe and respectful.
We are keeping the environment sensory-considerate, including:
• No background music
• A calm and predictable atmosphere
• Flexibility to move, take breaks, or step away at any time
There will also be a separate space available called the “Regulation Room”, where you can go if you’re feeling overwhelmed and need time to decompress, reset, or have quiet.
You’re welcome to bring items that help you feel comfortable, such as headphones, fidgets, comfort objects, or anything else that supports your regulation.
You are always free to participate as much or as little as you’d like. You can join a game, observe, move between spaces, or leave early. Your needs come first here.
Support people are welcome to attend if that helps you feel more comfortable.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrive Early (Optional)
Info: We understand that social anxiety is real and new environments can also be incredibly dysregulating in general. Sometimes, it can help to arrive to an event early before it starts to "scope out" the space. Although this event starts at 7:00 pm, we will be there 30 minutes early for anyone who would like to arrive early and familiarize themselves with this new environment.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Arrive, Make a Name Tag & Select a Board Game
Info: Guests are asked to arrive at 7:00 pm, make a nametag, and then select which board game they would like to play. We will allot the first fifteen minutes of this event for this purpose. Since we are hosting this event in a therapy office, we will use a different therapy room for each board game! This allows for a more sensory-friendly experience where each game will be contained within its own room.
🕑: 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Game Play
Info: Gameplay will take place from 7:15 pm until 9:00 pm. Depending upon the games being played, this may allow for playing a game once or multiple times. You don't have to stick with the same game the whole time and guests are welcome to join a different game or start a different one with the same group if theirs ends!
Event venue
Vital Mind Psychology, 127 1 Avenue, Cochrane, Canada
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