Neurodiversity-Affirming environments recognize that there are a plethora of legitimate ways for brains to experience the world, to internally organize, and to communicate. While there may be more common ways of communicating, all methods are valid.

What to expect from an affirming environment:

All work is strengths-based

We presume competence

We value relationships and earned trust as central to success

We respect body autonomy

Emotional regulation is valued over compliance

Further reading:

Play Spark Neurodiversity 101

ASAN - About Identity-First Language

Roll for Pragmatics underwent a recent online-only soft launch in March of 2022. We have proudly received our P.L.L.C. status and are open near the Arts District of Oak Park for live play!

At this time we are placing a hold on our 501(c)(3) application but in the future hope to develop a branch of RfP that is nonprofit in order to offer up speech services to our local community members and foster connections between children/preteens/and teens in local mixed populations treating areas of language and social connection through language with a focus on social justice and safety.

Roll for Pragmatics intends to partner with/employ local businesses that provide training and oversee true equality and justice initiatives such as but not limited to:

The Nova Collective

Brondihouse

PFLAG Oak Park

In addition we intend to work with Oak Park for community building and connections focused on at-risk and underserved populations.