What we’re about
The Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club (CNSC) is a nonprofit program hosted by CAYR Connections, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. CNSC is organized by a steering committee comprised of 11 CNSC members who volunteer their time and energy to keep the group running smoothly. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive, supportive community of neurodivergent adults in the Chicago area.
We invite you to attend our events if you are an adult (18+) in the Chicago area who identifies as neurodivergent. You do not need to have a formal diagnosis to attend -- CNSC is also open to self-diagnosed or questioning individuals.
Neurodivergent identities include Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette's, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and any other variety of brain difference. What’s important is that you consider yourself to fall under the "neurodivergent" label and are seeking connection with people who share neurodivergent life experiences.
Our events include support group meetings, game nights, craft and hobby nights, presentation nights, coffee chats, walk and talks, and outings to fun destinations like the zoo, arcades, and more!
Let us know if you have an idea for a specific event, or a suggestion for a potential venue! We always welcome feedback from CNSC members, and we are always looking for volunteers as well!
We want to make our events accessible to everyone. We try our best to keep our events free or low cost to participants and to choose event locations that are easily accessible via public transit. Please contact the group organizers if you need accessibility accommodations (physical, sensory, auditory, visual, etc.)