 The idea of a nightclub on paper is absolutely terrifying for a lot of autistic people. What can you expect? Sweaty people bumping into you, ear splitting music, wild flashing lights that just disorient you. All sorts of unpleasant smells, lots of indirect communication and not a lot of direct. No quiet chill out spaces to go with the raucous atmosphere of the club. Possibly even a bit of harassment for your time. I spent a fair amount of my free time at university dancing it up at the local nightclub. I love dancing, I love loud music, I love colourful lights but there are some things that I struggle with. I drink, to cope with the club, its sensory environment and the people rather than for the pure enjoyment of it. Not saying that alcohol is a good thing, definitely not. Follow me for part two of this little nightclub series and I'll see you in the next one.