About us
Our gatherings are fun, casual, and inclusive events for Neurodivergent folx and their families.
Our gatherings are open to all, and we place a special emphasis on welcoming autistic and neurodivergent teens and adults. We strive to provide a supportive, structured environment where people can find a safe place to hang out and connect with peers.
Some of our gatherings are aimed at parents, advocates and allies of neurodivergent folx as well. Check back often!
Many of our gatherings take place in our local community - Shoreline of CT, but others take place on Zoom.
We will explore new activities and interests together. Join us for events like trivia, card games, painting, and open mic nights. Our gatherings are free. The only requirement is that you come with a nonjudgmental heart and an open mind!
**For more information on The Center for Neurodiversity, visit us online at https://fa-ct.org/center-for-neurodiversity/.**
Gatherings are funded through donations. Thank you for your support.
Upcoming events
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Open Mic Night for Neurodivergent folx and their friends
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT, USIt's time for Open Mic Night again! Join us for music, poetry, comedy, and more. This is a free community event. Donations always welcome.
Meet us at the NIGHTINGALE CAFE in Old Lyme. (There is a cover charge!) Sign up here and meet us there. 68 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Come perform or watch the show, this is sure to be a fun night. Holiday songs welcome!
If you have a talent you should like to share, register here.
Join us for this creative, totally supportive gathering. Sing, play an instrument, or tell us a story! No talent too big or too small.
OR come be part of the audience.Easy on street parking!
If this is your first gathering, you will need to fill out a waiver ahead of time. This will help us get straight to the fun!
You can find it here: WaiverSign
You will need to select one of three options:
1. For yourself (if you are over 18)
2. For a Minor (if you are under 18)
3. For a Parent/Guardian and MinorThank you
10 attendees
Craft Night for Neurodivergent @ Witch Hazel Works
Centerbrook Center, Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, USLet your creativity flow in a safe, inclusive space! We've all the materials, just bring yourself or even a friend!
We are going to be at Witch Hazel Works! Building next to Essex Steam Train in Centerbrook. Sign up here and meet us there. (6 Main St, Centerbrook, CT 06409)
If this is your first gathering or if you've been here for a while, you will need to fill out a waiver ahead of time. This will help us get straight to the fun!
You can find it here: WaiverSign
You will need to select one of three options:
1. For yourself (if you are over 18)
2. For a Minor (if you are under 18)
3. For a Parent/Guardian and Minor
Thank youThis event is free and facilitated solely by volunteers! We kindly suggest a donation of $5 per participant so that we can continue providing materials and venues for our events. We will never turn an individual away for not being able to provide a donation.
11 attendees
Charades - for Neurodivergent Folks @ Nightingale Cafe
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT, USHave you ever played Charades? It's a super fun way to hang out with your friends, make some new ones and have some laughs!
You've been asking for a new kind of gathering. Come join us for our First Ever Charades Night - it's sure to be a Hoot!
This event is going to be at Nightingale Acoustic Cafe in Old Lyme (68 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371). There's on street parking.
This event is free and facilitated solely by volunteers. We kindly suggest a donation of $5 per participant so that we can continue providing materials and venues for our events. We will never turn an individual away for not being able to provide a donation.
If this is your first gathering, you will need to fill out a waiver ahead of time. This will help us get straight to the fun!
You can find it here: WaiverSign
You will need to select one of three options:
1. For yourself (if you are over 18)
2. For a Minor (if you are under 18)
3. For a Parent/Guardian and MinorThank you and see you soon!
4 attendees
Nintendo Switch For Neurodivergent Folx!
Cntr, 725 Main Street, Middletown, CT, USPlay Nintendo Switch with friends! Join us in playing Smash Bros and Mario Kart. If you've never played before, we'll show you how!
We have a limited supply of console, games, and controllers.
Please feel free to bring your own controllers.We're going to be at CNTR. (In the Trolley Barn, 725 Main St Unit 31, Middletown, CT 06457)(In the same building as, but further down from Perkatory Coffee.)
What to look for:
It's very close to the Arrigoni Bridge (Exit 24 off of Route 9). There will soon be photos down below this description.This event is free and facilitated solely by volunteers. We kindly suggest a donation of $5 per participant so that we can continue providing materials and venues for our events. We will never turn an individual away for not being able to provide a donation.
For any questions or arrangements, please reach out to our group administrators at LBennet@fa-ct.org
If this is your first gathering, you will need to fill out a waiver ahead of time. This will help us get straight to the fun!
You can find it here: WaiverSign
You will need to select one of three options:
1. For yourself (if you are over 18)
2. For a Minor (if you are under 18)
3. For a Parent/Guardian and MinorThank you
11 attendees
Past events
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