Neuk ND Artist Meet-up - April

Neuk Collective is back online for our eighteenth online ND Artist Meet-up.

April Topic – The Double Empathy Problem
Does the Double Empathy Theory resonate with you? This month, we’ll reflect on our own experiences, whether we feel the theory applies to us, how we navigate or overcome these challenges, and whether it speaks to non-autistic neurodivergent experiences.

This article explains what the Double Empathy Theory is: Double empathy, explained

Or, this comic explains the Double Empathy Theory: The Double Empathy Problem (comic)

Meetups are now open to neurodivergent artists from the whole UK!

Access: Closed captioning will be provided through otter.ai. If you have any other access needs please get in touch at neuk@doorinthewall.co.uk

FAQ:

Q: Do I need to book?

A: Yes, in order to keep the event link relatively private we are asking people to sign up for the meet-up on humanitix.

Q: I can’t make the whole thing - can I drop in for half an hour?

A: Yes, this is a Sunday night casual meet-up, stay for as long as you want to

Q: What do you mean by “neurodivergent”?

A: Anyone who identifies with the term neurodivergent, no formal diagnosis required. The Neurodivergent umbrella includes but is not limited to autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, learning disabilities, FND, CPTSD, and others.

Q: What do you mean by “artist”?

A: Neuk Collective mainly focuses on ND people working in the arts in a professional capacity, whether as artists, designers, arts workers etc. However we understand that for many disabled and otherwise marginalised people, our career paths are not straightforward and not everyone will be earning an income from their art. We just ask that you take your practice seriously and aspire to professional or semi-professional practice, whatever that means to you.

Code of Conduct

1. Respect the confidentiality of the group.
2. Treat each other with kindness and respect.
3. Listen to each other – everyone has something to learn.
4. Participate fully – everyone has something to teach.
5. Differences of opinion are natural and useful.
6. Don’t assume – everyone has different life experiences and different boundaries. What is easy for you might be difficult for someone else.