Friends of Neurodiversity

Dear neurodivergent humans! Are you looking for new international connections, authentic chats and a safer space to talk about neurodivergent experiences? You’re in the right place.

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The Friends of Neurodiversity meetup takes place every second Wednesday, in English, across age groups from 18+, around Vienna*. You’re also super welcome to join if you’re asking yourself “What if I’m neurodivergent??” or are a neurotypical who already has a personal connection to the topic of neurodiversity** and would like to hang out with neurodivergent folks. Sounds like you? Join us! 😊

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Please read the event description for more info before signing up ✔️

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What's most important, if you're new here? → We've been running these meetups (first founded in summer 2023, by Mario) to fill the gap on supporting spaces that are: easily accessible — which includes avoiding long wait lists, peer- and youth-led, open to the whole neurodivergent spectrum, English-speaking, taking neurodivergent needs like sensory sensitivities into account, offering an in-person community ✅ 🤝

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*Till further notice, all meetups will be taking place in the cozy space of the NGO MUT (Mensch.Umwelt.Tier), right at Kettenbrückengasse U4.
**We use an inclusive definition of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, with neurodivergence referring to a neurodevelopmental difference rather than a disorder. We have a brain that works differently :)

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〰️ FOR DETAILED INFOS: SEE THE EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 〰️
Reach out anytime with questions, inputs or accommodation needs.

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🔗 Overview — for you and your friends 🔗
Friends of Neurodiversity website: https://friendsofneurodiversity.carrd.co/ (help us spread the word!)

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🤝 Required donations 🤝
Thanks to a successful crowdfunding, the costs of this platform have been covered till November / December 2026! 👏🏻 However, a proper physical infrastructure isn't free either. We’ll keep valuing and supporting our friendly ‘living room’ along with its societal impact — which includes redistributing food and clothes and toiletries and school supplies, providing emergency housing, breaking the taboo around poverty and homelessness. Hence, we’ll require a donation of 2-3€ per event, as before, now preferably in cash on site. You’re always very much invited to give more if you can and are feeling generous, since any donation is appreciated — and very much needed! When cash isn’t an option, please use the mentioned Revolut link after the event, adding the note “Verein MUT”. If it’s truly impossible for you to contribute then it’s ok, please just join us; we won't be monitoring any entries. Our focus remains on nourishing a thriving community in respect for everyone else building a better world ;)

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💬 Propose discussion topics 💬
https://padlet.com/friendsofneurodiversity/topics

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🎙️ Give feedback (anonymously) 🎙️
https://forms.gle/ii8xwcx1yQTqe3SP9

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🌐 Stay in touch 🌐
We also have a WhatsApp group for recommendations & sharings, and encourage meaningful connections beyond the meet-ups :)

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📬 New contact option 📬
friendsofneurodiversity@gmail.com

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Disclaimer: Friends of Neurodiversity is run by peers with lived experience, not trained mental health professionals. We provide mutual support, and — on most dates — the gentle facilitation of a certified trauma-informed coach. However, our space is no substitute for therapy, counselling or coaching. We thus encourage participants to seek qualified support when the latter may be needed to address further topics or accompany them in the process of neurodivergent self-discovery.