Be yourself. There is no pressure to be any certain kind of person at this symposium. Be who you want to be. Bring your best self and be ready to contribute. The retreat works best when we are all giving and receiving rather than being consumers of an experience that ‘someone else’ is providing.
It really helps if you come to the event rested, relaxed, and ready to give rather than arriving tired, stressed, and needing lots of support. While we want you to engage and participate, we also want you to take care of your physical and mental wellbeing. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat well, and take time for rest and reflection when needed.
Please share your feelings, perspectives, and requests with there at the event. However, please don’t expect others to share your views or do what you ask. That is their choice.
Ask for what you want. There are ample opportunities to contribute and to receive, so make the most of them. If what you want is not on the menu, please add it yourself or ask if someone else is interested in the same thing.
The agenda for the retreat is intended to provide structure, but the magic often happens in the spontaneous moments. Be open to the unexpected, and try to embrace changes or new ideas that arise.
Embrace this retreat as an opportunity to learn - about the participants, Neurodiversity, and even yourself. Keep an open mind, ask questions!
Everyone has different boundaries. Please be respectful, and if in doubt, ask people what experience they are up for rather than assuming that we are all on the same page.
Take some risks. If it feels right for you, then we invite you to introduce yourself to someone new, offer a new workshop, ask for help with a project, or share a story about why you do what you do.
While we will do our best to create a high-trust environment, it is important to maintain personal and professional boundaries that feel right for you. Don’t disclose information that you might regret sharing later.
Keep yourself and others safe. Physically, emotionally and mentally.