Building local livelihood pathways for neurodivergent young adults

One family. A million like them.

"At Special Hangout, we are committed to creating a more inclusive, understanding, and supportive world for neurodivergent and disabled individuals. Our mission is to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and build safe, welcoming spaces where every person—regardless of ability or neurotype—feels valued, respected, and empowered."

In 2020, Ritu Vig's son Kritin turned 18 — bright, curious, creative, and neurodivergent. The day he aged out of school, the routine, community, structure, and purpose disappeared with it. Ritu searched for what came next and found almost nothing. So, joined by her younger son Pranit, she built something from scratch: weekend meetups that grew into a community, and a community that grew into a movement.

Today Special Hangout runs Imaginasium, our core training hub, and Alma Studio, our flagship creative livelihood pathway — and a growing calendar of real-world experiences, from city flea markets to an overnight camp in Igatpuri, that turn classroom skills into lived independence.