Group-based services are an excellent intervention and support for young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have been working in the field of ASD since 1999 and have facilitated many dynamic social/emotional skill building groups with teens and young adults.  

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Two group session are available each year: fall session and spring session

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#1 Fall session starts on Thursday the first week of October and ends on Thursday the first week of February.    

*No group the week of Thanksgiving break or winter break*  

 

#2 Spring session starts on Thursday the third week in February and ends Thursday the first week of June.  .

 

*No group the week of spring break* 

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Group Information 

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The group dynamic in and of itself is a powerful source of therapy in many ways:  (1) group members are able to learn from each other and experience relationship building skills, (2) there is instant (in real time) feedback for behavior and group members can talk openly and navigate deeper social dynamics, (3) group members often learn a lot from each other and have personal epiphanies or breakthroughs with their behavior which they might have struggled to achieve in a individual setting.

 

Some of the many topics covered throughout the 15 weeks. 

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• Autism and the brain 

• ADHD and Autism - the differences and similarities 

• Autism and Anxiety - learning about anxiety 

• Values and beliefs identification 

• Behavior and habit loop identification 

• Identification of personal goals  

• Social skill training weaved throughout group 

• Communication skill building (assertive, aggressive, passive aggressive) 

• Relationships (healthy vs. unhealthy) 

• School or work struggles 

• The pursuit of joy and purpose 

• Find an organizational system that works best for you

• Art therapy activities 

• How you fit into your family system

• Strengths identification 

• Social media and use of electronics 

• How to cope with big emotions 

• Increase emotional literacy 

• Social behavior mapping 

• Coping skills 

 

Additional Information 

 

Session Information

 

• 60 - 75 minutes

• In person

 

Payment

 

• $60 per session 

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• ​Payment is collected at the beginning of the month for the weeks covered in the month.

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Cancellation Policy

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• If you have to miss your session, please contact me 24 hours in advance - This means you will need to contact me by phone (text or call) the day before your session by 5:00 pm.  

• I allow a one-time grace waver for a no-show or late cancellation (late cancellation is same day cancellation).

• After the first one-time grace waver, if you have an accident, unforeseeable crisis, death., that causes you to miss session, please communicate this with me.  While it's rare these crisis events happen, they can, and this would be another accepted grace waver. 

• After the first and second grace waver, there are no refunds if you cancel session the day of your appointment.  I will offer a virtual session if that's helpful so you still receive your service. 

• Please note that you will be charged for a session that you cancel the same day after the two grace wavers. 

• If I have to cancel our session, I will always give you 24 - 48 hours notice.  If there is a rare emergency or crisis, illness, death, or injury, I will let you know as soon as I can that session is cancelled.  If I have to cancel session for any reason, the session will be rescheduled or refunded.  Whatever works best in both of our schedules.