Your First Visit: What to Expect

First of all, taking the step to reach out and come to a new group is massive. It is completely normal to feel nervous, jittery, or unsure before walking through the door.

We designed this guide to take away as many unknowns as possible so you can feel prepared before you even leave the house.

• Email us if you need to: If it helps ease your nerves, you are very welcome to email us beforehand and ask one of us to meet you outside the building and walk in with you. No embarrassment, no pressure - we're happy to do it.

• Timekeeping doesn't matter: Don't stress about being on time. Many of us struggle with timekeeping. Whether you arrive early or a little late, nobody will bat an eye. Just come on in.

• Some of us usually arrive about 30 minutes before the official start time to set up the room.

• If coming early would make your first visit easier, you are very welcome to join us then. It gives you a quiet chance to meet a host, settle in, have a chat, and ask any remaining questions before the room fills up.

• When you open the door, take a deep breath. You don't have to introduce yourself to everyone at once, make eye contact, or explain why you're there.

• You can grab a drink, find your own space, sit at a table if there's room, or sit quietly on your own. There is zero expectation to perform or force small talk.

There is no formal agenda, no icebreakers, and no expectation to join in at a specific level.

During a typical session, you can expect:

• A gentle welcome: A host will say a quick hello and offer to show you where things are.

• Table setups: On Fridays, chairs are arranged around small tables so you can sit on your own or with a small group. On Saturdays, chairs are arranged for group discussion, with a dedicated Quiet Table set up to one side.

• Do what feels comfortable: People chat, listen, work on crafts, read, draw, or play with fidgets.

• Freedom to move: You can step out for a break, pace, move to another table (if others are happy to have you join), or leave early whenever you need to - no explanation required.

To keep our meetings a safe, private space for neurodivergent adults, we don't publish our venue address publicly on the website.

Once you complete our quick, confidential sign-up, we will email you the full First Visit Guide (PDF), including exact meeting dates, venue address, map, parking info, and step-by-step entry instructions.