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At least 1 in 10 people in the UK games industry have #ADHD. We're here to help all 10. Educate | Facilitate | Accomodate www.adhdingames.com

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our next lunch time virtual meet up is on Tuesday 🙌 If you didn't know, we're also on Patreon 😁 find out more about both here:

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Monthly ADHD Lunch Chat | Playing Attention

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Jul 16

Have you heard of our monthly virtual ADHD Lunch Break Chats hosted by @n3rdybirdy.bsky.social ?

We've put together a little FAQ if you're curious to join, but aren't sure what to expect! 🦋

Our next meetup is on 📅 Tue, July 22 | 1-2 PM GMT
Free tickets: lu.ma/1ytcm0vt

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WHO ARE THE ADHD CHATS FOR?
Anyone working in video games or on the way there...
...who is interested in ADHD (whether they are diagnosed, exploring, supporting others)...
...and wants to ask questions or exchange experiences with like-minded folks

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HOW DO THE ADHD CHATS WORK?
We use a “Lean Coffee”(-ish) format:
Quick intros
Submit topics & questions
Vote on the topics
Introduce topics - attendees can speak, or share any comments & ideas in writing
Share takeaways & connect

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WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
You have questions or worries related to ADHD that you want to discuss in a safe space
You want to feel less alone or chat to folks who get it
You want to share your own experiences with others
You want to spend your lunch break connecting with other games industry peeps

Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · May 29

We have scheduled the next round of ADHD Chats for games industry folks hosted by @n3rdybirdy.bsky.social ✨

📆 19th of June (Thursday): lu.ma/jkgpe0ua
📆 22nd of July (Tuesday): lu.ma/1ytcm0vt
📆 26th of August (Tuesday): lu.ma/fbhtjbyc

Always 1-2 PM. Tickets are free, but limited.
👉 Sign up now!

ADHD Chat (Lean Coffee) - June · Luma

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Mar 28

Did you know we host monthly ADHD-centric lunch-break chats for people in the games industry? ☕ 🥐🎮

Here's the next one:
📅 Tuesday, 22nd of April
⏰ 1 - 2 PM GMT
📺 Google Meets & Miro

More info and free (but limited) tickets here:
👉 lu.ma/2dfffzcj

ADHD Chat (Lean Coffee) - April · Luma

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Feb 27

Grab tickets for our next ADHD Chats for Games Industry Peeps:

📆 25th of March: lu.ma/ozoa1j4y
📆 22nd of April: lu.ma/2dfffzcj
📆 20th of May: lu.ma/1kfn8tvm

Tuesdays, 1-2 PM, hosted by @n3rdybirdy.bsky.social
Tickets are free, but limited.

The agenda is made on the day by participants!

ADHD Chat (Lean Coffee) - March · Luma

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Dec 4

🌟 Join our second ADHD Chat! 🌟

Chat with ADHD folks in games over lunch! It’s a fast-paced Lean Coffee: vote on topics, share, and connect. Bonus points for ugly Xmas sweaters! ☃️

🗓 17 Dec, 1 PM
💻 Virtual (Google Meets)
🎫 Free: lu.ma/eqhbycxh

Come join us 🦋

ADHD Chat (Lean Coffee) · Luma

Want to meet some folks from the Playing Attention Community? Join us for our second virtual lunch-break chat! ☕🥐 We'll be using the Lean Coffee format, which…

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Oct 21

Here is today's resource of the day for #ADHDAwarenessMonth 🧡

Check out "4 Reasons Why Workplaces Are Talking about ADHD": www.forbes.com/sites/drnanc...

If you're looking for a friendly #ADHD community in the #GamesIndustry, join us for events, discussions, and more at www.adhdingames.com

4 Reasons Why Workplaces Are Talking About ADHD

This affects businesses as well as public life – there are limited resources for making adjustments and it certainly seems like more and more people are asking for them.

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Playing Attention @adhdingames.bsky.social · Oct 20

Playing Attention is the first community in the UK games industry specifically dedicated to supporting people with #ADHD, find out more about us: adhdingames.com