Connection Lab: Understanding Neurotypes

For “neurodivergent” and “neurotypical” minds to better understand ourselves and each other and develop skills to remain in connection;
even (or especially) when stuff feels hard.

What we will do?

Take part in activities that help us feel more connected to each other, understand how we each experience the world, and learn to understand and communicate emotions and needs better. Through this playful approach, we will learn how to:

  • Build stronger relationships

  • Learn to see things from others’ points of view

  • Pick up new ways to communicate and support each other

We will also learn a little about how our brains work and why certain ideas about what’s considered “normal” can be limiting or unhelpful. This helps everyone better understand themselves and each other, without judgment.

In Authentic Front's Connection Labs, we use creativity and play to learn more about neurotypes and help us understand more about ourselves and each other
In Authentic Front's Connection Labs, we use creativity and play to learn more about neurotypes and help us understand more about ourselves and each other

What will you get out of it?

By the end of the session, you will:

  • Feel more connected and seen by one another

  • Have new ways to support others emotionally and and in the world

  • Understand more about other’s sensory and communication styles

  • Leave with practical tools and language for navigating everyday life

This is not about “fixing” anyone — it’s about building understanding, trust, and confidence in each other.

In Authentic Front's Connection Labs, we use creativity and play to learn more about neurotypes and help us understand more about ourselves and each other

Who is this for?

  • .This workshop is designed for all neurotypes: so-called “neurotypical” and “neurodivergent” alike

  • Participants should be 16+ (or get in touch if you have a younger kid you think would be a good fit)

  • Attend alone or with your parents, your kids, your partner, your colleague, your employer/employee

  • Neuroscience content will focus on, “neurotypical”, ADHD, autism and combined AuDHD neurotypes.

  • It is important that everyone who attends the workshop is interested in being there and able to be an active participant.

In Authentic Front's Connection Labs, we use creativity and play to learn more about neurotypes and help us understand more about ourselves and each other

Why are we doing this?

We often want to feel more connected, but it can be hard to understand each other—especially when people think, feel, or process things differently.

This session gives you a chance to:

  • Play together in a low-pressure way

  • Understand each other’s needs, sensitivities, and strengths

  • Learn more about the sources of emotions and behaviors, from a brain and body perspective

  • Challenge limiting ideas about “normal” and celebrate neurodiversity

In Authentic Front's Connection Labs, we use creativity and play to learn more about neurotypes and help us understand more about ourselves and each other

Gain a better understanding of neurodivergent experiences and the social constructs that categorize us all and cap our collective potential.