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SUMMARY:The Neurodivergent Discussion Group [online] - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:What: Neurodivergent Discussion GroupWhen: Second Monday of e
 ach month\\, 7pm - 9pmWhere: VirtualCost: Free for members\\; $5 for non-
 members“Gee\\, Brain\\, what do you want to do tonight?” “The same 
 thing we do every night\\, Pinky. Try to take over the world.” Join th
 e CSPC the second Monday of each month\\, 7:00 - 9:00pm Pacific Time\\, f
 or a discussion by and for our neurodivergent members. Using communicatio
 n styles unique to the neurodivergent population we’ll explore the worl
 d of kink in a comfortable and inclusive environment: a place we fit in\\
 , a place we can breathe\\, a place we aren’t awkward. We will be discu
 ssing any topics that fall under the CSPC’s mission statement. Add a 60
 -sided-die to roll for fun and boom!We are hosted by a mix of Atlas\\, Br
 ian W.\\, Gloria\\, and Khaos\\, with Aaron and Teeebone running Tech. We
  are neuro-divergent. We are also a study in Intersectionality! See below
  for guidelines we plan to provide within the group for everyone’s comf
 ort and support.Question: Can the neurotypical come to the DG? Answer: Ye
 s. That being said\\, we plan to use non-mainstream communication styles.
  As long as you remain understanding and supportive\\, anyone is welcome.
 The link to participate will be emailed to you shortly after you register
 . If you haven't received it within an hour of registering\\, or if you h
 ave opted out of emails from the CSPC\\, please contact us at registratio
 n@theCSPC.org.Please take a moment to review our event agreements and our
  group-specific guidelines below.Have questions? Email the team at NDDG@t
 hecspc.org.ND/DG guidelines:1. New situations make communication a challe
 nge. To that end\\, everyone is not expected to participate or more speci
 fically\\, participate in a typical fashion. People can be vocal without 
 being verbal and non-verbal is perfectly acceptable. Long pauses will be 
 honored. There will be extensive chat\\, perhaps even a mostly non-verbal
  breakout room or chat-only breakout room.2. Don’t assume abstract or h
 idden meanings. We will likely add in the “unstated meaning” of word
 s\\, for example… “That’s what she said means innuendo.” Particip
 ants may use the timeout sign to get a quick : “what do you mean by tha
 t?”3. Be specific about what you are saying. Include descriptive words.
  “I had fun.” What was fun about it?4. Talking about feelings is NOT 
 easy. It’s okay to pass/swipe if you don’t want to talk about emotion
 s. Discussion hosts will do their best to be supportive.5. Respect all fo
 rms of communication.6. Be aware eye contact and listening poses may vary
 .7. Be patient when communicating. If someone is struggling\\, they are w
 elcome to chat with one of the hosts for assistance or make the ASL All 
 Done sign or Pass/Swipe signal to signal the group to move on.8. Talking 
 can be hard work. Quiet breaks are welcome and expected. We may consider 
 a breakout room where people can just be together.10. Please follow CSPC
  DG rules. Understand there will be some adjustment as we work out what 
 works best for our attendees. Please see the link below as to who is cons
 idered by neurotypical people to be neurodivergent but remember\\, we are
  only who we think we are as defined by us.Types of NeurodivergenceNeurod
 iversity and communication: Understanding social quality as a relational 
 characteristic\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/seattle/
 events/the-neurodivergent-discussion-group-online-september-2026-2026-09-
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LOCATION:Virtual
URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/seattle/events/the-neurodivergent-discussion-group-online-september-2026-2026-09-14
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