Neurodiversity Discussion - Communication and Feeling Heard

A neurodiversity discussion on Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00pm Pacific / 9:00pm Eastern over Zoom

(Password can be found below)

Topic for this week: **Supportive Communication and Feeling Heard** — The challenges we face in hidden norms and unspoken expectations at work, school, family, and partnerships. Ways we can communicate needs, unmask, build understanding, and feel authentically connected.

All topics are welcome and attendees are never required to share about the OPTIONAL topic. If this is your first time joining us, please arrive before 5:55pm PDT / 8:55pm EDT. Zoom Room is locked at 10 minutes after start time to Zoom interruptions.

COST: **Free with a suggested donation of $1-5. Donations help to keep the community going (PayPal: athomeinnd@gmail.com) — Every dollar helps to support this community in fostering connection and mutual support for all who identify as neurodivergent.

Password: inclusion

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Feeling at Home in Neurodiversity is a peer-led discussion group and supportive community centered on the challenges and intersecting identities of neurodivergent life. We exist in systems designed for neurotypical needs. We're often mislabeled, misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and left feeling like we were born on the wrong planet.

Conversation about daily life, relationships, science & research, passionate interests, trauma, and more. Connecting with community-minded ND people who understand these kinds of experiences can feel like coming home for the first time.

We strive to make this a safe, open and judgment-free space where all neurotypes, identities and diagnoses (including self-diagnosis) are welcomed and embraced.

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Important Information about FHN:

• Members are welcome to join the meeting anonymously and leave cameras turned off AFTER introducing yourself to the group or a host in private with camera on at the beginning of the meeting. If at the beginning of the meeting, you don't respond to the request, you will not be able to join the discussion.
• Recording audio, video or taking screenshots during any part of this meeting is strictly prohibited. Members can take notes about talking points, but please do not record the names of other members. Please be sure to respect the privacy and anonymity of all members at all times.
• Always make sure you are in a safe and private place and avoiding distractions when attending *Please avoid doing anything that could be distracting for other members. It's always okay to turn your camera off if moving around, eating, etc.
• This meeting utilizes screen sharing where you will be able to see material presented by hosts or community members. Connecting from a PC/Mac will offer you a better experience.
• In order to preserve the privacy and safety of all community members, we do not accept sponsorships or advertisements. We believe in full transparency — a list of all community expenses and donations received is available anytime upon request. Thank you for your contributions to this great community!

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CONTACT: Community members, event attendees, guests, and the public are welcome to contact us anytime through the Meetup app or via email: athomeinnd@gmail.com.