Houston Autistic Adults hosts monthly community meetups that provide a safe, supportive space for autistic adults to connect, share experiences, and build friendships. Our gatherings are peer-led and centered on respect, acceptance, and inclusion, with an intentional focus on supporting LGBTQ autistic adults. Each event includes time for open conversation, socializing, and occasional themed discussions or activities. The purpose is not therapy or treatment, but community -- reducing isolation, fostering belonging, and celebrating the diversity of autistic and LGBTQ experiences.C. Clement