Autism Society Halloween Event 🎃🧩

 Autism Society Halloween Event 🎃🧩

Daniel’s Insight

David and I rode the lift to the Autism Society event on Saturday, October 11th. When we first arrived, I realized we had been standing at the wrong door the whole time! The event was Halloween-themed, and right away, I noticed how festive and welcoming it felt. They even had a coffee machine — and trust me, we both needed a little caffeine in our system before the fun started.

As we headed downstairs, the music started playing because karaoke was about to begin. David looked at me and said, “I hope they start playing MJ,” and I said, “Me too! I know all the songs.” Then I started imitating Michael Jackson’s dance moves, and David — along with another person nearby — burst out laughing.

It was a costume edition, so people were dressed up, and there was a good mix of music and laughter. For lunch, we had chicken tenders and fries, and the staff also provided cookies, cupcakes, pretzels, and cheese — basically all the good stuff.

There were lots of activities to choose from — karaoke, board games, and ping-pong. David and I started off playing ping-pong, then switched to a game of UNO. What made it extra fun was that the UNO cards were huge — I’d only ever seen the smaller ones before!

Later, we did karaoke and sang Ghostbusters. We were both really into it, and at the end, I shouted, “Ghostbusters, yeah!” It was one of those moments where you just forget about everything else and have fun being yourself.

Autism plays a big part in experiences like this for me. Sometimes big crowds, noise, or new environments can feel overwhelming. But being around people who understand and create a space where everyone can just be themselves makes all the difference. The event wasn’t just fun — it was a reminder that inclusion and joy go hand in hand.

When it was time to go, the lift was already waiting outside. As we left, I couldn’t help but think how good it felt to be part of something where being autistic wasn’t seen as a barrier — just another part of what makes me, me.

David’s Insights:

On Saturday Morning Danny and I 

Took the lift to the Autism Group 

At around 10:30

When we got there we were a little bit

Early so we sat down on the steps 

Then a Adult came out of his car 

And asked us if we were here for

Legoland or the Adult Group 

We told him we were here for 

The Adult Group 

We then realized we were at the wrong door 

And he showed us to the right one 

Where the adults were at 

So we hanged out with the adults 

For a little bit until our group came in 

So we had some coffee 

And we talked to each other for a little bit 

Until 11:00 when the party officially starts 

Then after that it was party time 

We were greeted by staff downstairs 

In the basement 

And other people who were on the spectrum

We all had Lunch together

We had Chicken Tenders 

French Fries 

And Desserts

Such as Cookies, Cupcakes

Brownies, Cheese & Crackers 

And Pretzels

We had a Halloween Party this time

Some were wearing costumes 

And some brought Desserts 

Some played a game of 

Halloween Charades 

And some had did Karaoke 

Me and Danny played Ping Pong 

Together for a little bit

And then 

We played some Uno together 

With other friends 

And with a individual 

Who was a staff member of the social group 

We had played a good game 

Even though me and Danny didn’t win

In the second game 

We had fun together 

And that was the best part of it 

I’ve never seen Uno cards

That were bigger than the original ones 

So that was different to me 

Then after that 

Me and Danny were doing Karaoke together 

We requested the song GhostBusters

We singed we laughed we didn’t know 

The other half of the lyrics 

We laughed more than we singed the song 

But we had fun doing it together 

Then after the song was over 

My brother added extra words at the end 

He said “Ghostbusters Yeah!”

Then we started laughing more

Then it was time to go

The lift was about to pick us up

Then we told everyone bye

That was probably the most fun 

I had in a social group 

While interacting with people 

Who are just like me 

It made me feel special 

Like I was allowed to be myself 

And to let my personality show 

And to be more open 

It made me feel included 

Like I belonged here 

When me and Danny 

We’re up there doing Karaoke 

It felt like it was just me and him 

All over again 

Just like we were in that playroom

Just the two of us in our own world 

Building our own adventures together