Austin, Texas  ·  Est. 2025

Community built for and with neurodivergent adults

ATX NCC is Austin's neurodivergent third space — a community of belonging where autistic adults, ADHDers, and neurodivergent people of all kinds can create, connect, and be fully themselves.

Not a clinic. Not a program. A community.

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Who we are

A community center without walls

ATX NCC (Austin Neurodiversity Community Center) is a mobile community organization that brings together neurodivergent adults across the Austin area through ongoing clubs, workshops, outings, and social events.

We are a third space — not home, not work or school, but a place to belong. Somewhere to pursue real interests alongside people who get it, form genuine friendships, and show up exactly as you are.

ATX NCC is homegrown. Our programming isn't imported from another city or handed down from a distant board. It's shaped by the neurodivergent Austinites who show up, tell us what they need, and help define what this organization becomes — in real time, in this community.

Our events are designed from the ground up to be sensory-aware, low-pressure, and authentically welcoming — led by educators and neurodiversity specialists who built the Greenleaf NCC program right here in Austin.

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  • Austin-rooted, community-definedOur vision isn't set by a distant office or an allistic board — it's shaped by the neurodivergent Austinites we serve
  • A true third spaceNot therapy, not school — a community of belonging
  • Affirming by designEvery space is low-pressure and sensory-aware
  • Year-round programmingConsistent community — not a one-off event series
  • Dignity & authentic selfhoodNo masking, no performing, no compliance goals
100+
events since launch in Sept. 2025
2025
founded in Austin
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welcome, exactly as you are
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My son goes to almost everything he can go to. And he enjoys himself so much. He has enjoyed all the social time — things he would've never had a chance to experience. He has done line dancing, and open mic night and gone out to the graffiti place… It has been absolutely fantastic. You guys are amazing. Truly as a mom, I could not be more thankful for the opportunities that my son is getting. He is so happy, and feels independent.
— ATX NCC community parent

What we do

Programming for the whole person

Our events are built around strengths and genuine interests.

Art Workshops

Monthly studio sessions exploring painting, drawing, and mixed media in a relaxed, low-stakes creative environment.

D&D and Board Game Groups

Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, strategy games, party games, and more — curated by complexity, welcoming to all experience levels, and always beginner-friendly.

Singing, Music & Drum Circles

Community music sessions — group singing, drum circles, sharing songs, and enjoying music together without performance pressure.

Wellness Circle

Facilitated space for reflection, connection, and checking in — not therapy, just genuine community care.

Practical Life Coaching

Practitioner-led, one-on-one support for the real-world places where daily life feels most stuck — built specifically for how ND brains actually work.

Free 30-min consultation · Sliding scale available

Hobby Meetups

Dedicated space for the things you love most. Whether you're into Star Wars, video games, film, creative writing, anime, LEGO, or something else entirely — bring your special interests and find your people.

Social Outings

Community outings to Austin museums, nature spots, restaurants, and more — with familiar faces and a comfortable pace.

Cooking & Wellness

Hands-on cooking classes and wellness-focused sessions built around real skills and genuine enjoyment.

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Our values

Principles we actually operate by

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Neurodiversity as human variation

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Strengths-based approach

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Dignity & authentic selfhood

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Centering lived experience

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Presume competence

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Communication both ways

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Community & interdependence

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Intersectionality

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Autonomy & self-determination

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Trauma-informed & relationally safe

We recognize that the neurodiversity field is evolving, and that people have different relationships to their diagnoses, identities, and support needs. Our principles are a compass, not a litmus test.

Our team

The people behind ATX NCC

ATX NCC is led by practitioners with deep roots in neurodiversity education, community programming, and the arts.

Mitchell Bowman and Amanda Varcelotti, ATX NCC founders, illustrated against the Austin skyline
Mitchell Bowman, M.Ed.
Founder & Program Director

Mitchell is a neurodiversity specialist and experienced program leader with 11+ years supporting neurodivergent individuals and families. He helped found Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community Center, where he formerly served as director, and previously led Out-of-School Programs at Creative Action, expanding access to 20,000 youth annually. He is passionate about community, collaboration, and helping adults with disabilities reach their full potential.

Amanda Varcelotti
Founding Staff

Amanda was a founding staff member of Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community Center. She is a recreation and job-skills training specialist with 10+ years bridging fine arts and autism-informed education. She has designed and delivered curricula with Creative Action, ZACH Theatre, and Joshua's Stage. She holds a BFA from Syracuse University and an MFA from Texas Tech, where she led life and social-skills programming with the Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research.

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Ready to find your people?

ATX NCC programming is open to neurodivergent adults in the Austin area. Come to one event or come to many — the community is here when you want it.

If you're a family member, organization, educator, or community partner interested in working with us, we'd love to connect.

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We read every message and will get back to you.

lu.ma/austintx.ncc
Austin, Texas (mobile programming)
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