Autism In Nighclubs 🔞 🧠
Channel: Thomas Henley
Date: 2022-12-07

The idea of a nightclub on paper, is absolutely terrifying to many Autistic people!

What can you expect?…

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Sweaty people bumping into you
Earsplitting music
Wild flashing lights
All sorts of unpleasant smells

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Drug-users and nasty people
Focus almost solely on indirect communication

Possibly a bit of harassment, threats and horrible circumstances for your time.

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I spent a fair amount of my free-time at university, dancing it up at the local nightclubs

The same can be said for my time in Thailand

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The club is not an ideal place for me, I like to talk to people and utilise small amounts of alcohol to connect more

I drink to cope with the club, it’s sensory environment and people

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It’s sad because I love dancing, loud music and colourful lights.

But being my physicality I’m always squashed and pushed by others.

What are your experiences? 💭