Creative Writing
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Discover your voice and express your ideas through writing. Explore creativity, imagination, and the art of storytelling in a supportive group setting on Zoom.
Led by an Autistic peer facilitator, participants will grow as writers through discussion, reflection, and activities.
This program is for anyone age 16+ who self-identifies as Autistic. A formal diagnosis is not required.
Participants must have a registered account and be of the correct age when the program starts.
What To Expect
Creative Writing is led by an Autistic Peer Facilitator, Abi Feetham (they/them).
They are responsible for leading group activities and discussion, ensuring that all participants are welcomed, accepted, and supported.*
Abi is a late-identified Autistic person who has been using creative writing to explore and express their own experiences of the world since they were young.
They have found that writing fiction is a great tool for processing emotions that are otherwise difficult to recognise, and that sharing the process of creative writing with other people can help to find community. They enjoy writing poetry, short stories and fanfiction.
Abi has taken part in CAN programs as a participant, and hopes to help Autistic people similarly to how CAN programs have helped them. Their interests outside of writing include studying psychology, playing video games, and singing in a rock choir.
*Due to the online nature of our virtual programs, parents/guardians or personal support workers/companions are welcome to provide additional guidance from home.
Let us know how we can best support you!
We recognize that every participant is unique and support needs can vary greatly.
Participants or parents/guardians are asked to provide information about support needs, preferences, and abilities through a questionnaire during program registration.*
Our staff review all participants’ questionnaire submissions to ensure that they understand each individual’s unique needs.
And don’t hesitate to speak directly with staff about support needs and preferences during the program.
*Be sure to include if you anticipate receiving any personal, in-person support from a parent, guardian, support worker, or companion at home when you are participating in our virtual programs.
