✨ Neurodivergent Speedfriending

🌈 This is an event for neurodivergent people who are looking to make new friends.

READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION below for everyone's comfort.

This is NOT A DATING EVENT.

LOCATION: The meetup map is not acurate, go to this google map link and find the neurodivergent sign:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6

If the weather is bad, we will reschedule it.

BRING PICNIC BLANKET OR SEATING MAT. We need it to mark the seats on the park.

What to expect

• Rounds: there will be 19 rounds with 5-minutes each (including the seat change). When the bell rings, it's time to switch.
• Instruction: there will be instruction demonstration on how the Speedfriending goes.
• Half time break: 10 minutes break after the 10th rotation
• Total: 1,5 hours (excluding break)
• Latecomers: ask the organizers to be seated. But please come on time to listen to the instruction to avoid confusion.
• Breaks: you can take a break or leave anytime.
• Ice breakers: Each participant gets a sticker to write their names and topics of interest. Each picnic blanket will get stimming toys and conversation cards.
• REPETITION: the event is flexible, hence you will meet the same people at least once.
• After speedfriending hangout: event is officially done and everyone is free to socialize and exchange contact.

What is expected from participants?

• BE KIND AND PATIENT TO THE ORGANIZERS: All hosts are neurodivergent volunteers. Please talk to us kindly and be patient—we are also prone to dysregulation. If you are rude or repeatedly overstep boundaries, we will unfortunately ask you to leave.
• Use your discernment in participating:
  - This event means participants will move around and meet many new people in a public area.
  - There will be noises from the train passing by.
  - There will be noise from other participants. We've spaced out the blankets, but wider gaps aren't possible without making the line too long and unmanageable.
• Avoid sensitive topics: such as politics or any topic that should come with a Trigger Warning.
• Respect Boundaries: If someone seems uncomfortable, change the subject. If unsure, ask.
• Respect Time Limits: When the bell rings, please move to the next spot.
• Follow Up Respectfully: only ask for someone's contact at the event, not send DM in Meetup (we've had previous complaints)
• Manage your own comfort: bring food & drinks, bring sensory management tools (eyeglasses, headphones, etc)

✨ We can't wait to see you there and hope you make some amazing new friends. 💬