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Are you or someone you love looking for helpful strategies to better handle the stress associated with the transition to adulthood, improve conversational skills, make friends, self-advocate, adapt to change, and achieve goals? We offer specialized teen groups (16-18 years old) and young adult groups (19-29 years old), and concurrent caregiver support groups, to provide you with the tools, support, and confidence to lead a more fulfilling life. Groups are 20-weeks long, and meet weekly for 1 hour and 30 mins. Groups forming! Contact us today to schedule an intake and reserve your spot!
Hosted by Tasha Oswald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
We specialize in providing strategies for teens and adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to effectively deal with a variety of problems that face them in adulthood.
Do you or someone you love have difficulty reading social cues, feel anxious about social interactions, and struggle with making friends and setting goals? Do you feel alone and misunderstood? Do you have autism traits that are not always apparent? We offer group therapy and social skills groups, along with individual counseling, for you and your family. By joining one of our groups, you’ll feel understood, accepted and encouraged by the other group members who have shared experiences and challenges. The expert-led group will help you gain the strategies, knowledge, and confidence to more effectively handle these problems.
We're a group of therapists who have come together to treat the neurodiverse community with respect, develop a robust set of tools to help neurodiverse couples, approach neurodiverse healing from a strength-based approach. We understand that the trauma of past misunderstanding needs to be healed in a gentle way, share best practices for neurodiverse therapy amongst the team so we can offer you a beneficial experience, and offer integrated therapy where the couple and both individuals can each get their own counselor; yet, the therapy itself is synchronized to move to the same goals. Website: https://rebrand.ly/NCCC-
Hosted by Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CHT, CTC, CNSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95124
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your neurodiverse relationship? Are you struggling to communicate effectively and fearing things might be slipping away? You're not alone. Many couples face these exact challenges, but there is hope. I specialize in counseling Neurodiverse couples and individuals, including those with Autism, ADHD, and Complex Trauma. With my extensive experience developing tailored communication strategies, I can help you and your partner create a more meaningful and positive connection, while holding a loving and supportive space.
We're a group of 23 neurodiverse-affirming therapists who support the neurodiverse community with respect, have developed a robust set of tools to help neurodiverse couples, and approach healing from a strength-based approach. We understand that the trauma of past misunderstanding needs to be reshaped in a gentle way. Our team supports neurodiverse sex therapy, neurodiverse couples retreats, Cassandra workshops, and offers ASD, ADHD and Sensory in-depth assessments. www.neurodiversecouplescounseling.com
Hosted by Harry Motro - Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, PC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95124
Sub-specialties: 1 - Neurodiverse couples : Building bridges between Autism and Neurotypical partners (www.
Need a therapist who specializes in COUPLES? Struggling with communication, anger, infidelity, Neurodiversity/Asperger's, or blending a family? Consider me because I : 1 - am fully dedicated to couples therapy, 2 - offer a Custom Content Library so you can extend therapy work between sessions, 3 - have specialized couples training at the Master's & Doctoral levels, 4 - teach Couples Therapy as an Adjunct Professor, & 5 - have been married 36 years with adult children. Working with a couples specialist, gives you the best chance to heal your relationship so you can feel safer, trusted and loved.
We offer a variety of groups and classes for parents and for teens and young adults.
For more information, check www.evolibri.com/events for details.
Hosted by EvoLibri Consulting
MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Clara, CA 95054
We are Department of Rehabilitation vendors, a Non-Public Agency providing services in public schools, and a member of the Autism at Work movement.
We are a fee for service agency that works exclusively with Neurodiverse Clients and their families, ages 14 through adult. Our services range from psychotherapy, personal coaching, independent living skills assessment and training, classes, lectures, and social/community groups. We work with adolescents, young adults, and adults and their families. Our clients range from high school students struggling with anxiety and school refusal to high-tech employees wishing to learn skills to overcome challenges of their autism or ADHD to be more productive and happier in their lives.
Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony is Group Facilitator, Supervised by Dr. Harry Motro, PsyD, LMFT 53452. Neurodiverse couples often feel alone in their struggles. We provide a safe space for you to speak with other neurodiverse couples about how neurodiversity affects your relationship. Most couples quickly realize that their issues sound pretty similar to everyone else's. Our group therapist or coach will introduce tools and strategies AND facilitate learning tools and from the other couples who have addressed similar experiences and issues. Website: https://rebrand.ly/NCG
Hosted by Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CHT, CTC, CNSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95124
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your neurodiverse relationship? Are you struggling to communicate effectively and fearing things might be slipping away? You're not alone. Many couples face these exact challenges, but there is hope. I specialize in counseling Neurodiverse couples and individuals, including those with Autism, ADHD, and Complex Trauma. With my extensive experience developing tailored communication strategies, I can help you and your partner create a more meaningful and positive connection, while holding a loving and supportive space.
A therapeutic program for high functioning children and middle school students on the Autism Spectrum and their parents. The program focuses on the child's social communication, play with peers, emotions, pragmatic language and sensory issues. The themes vary on the clients, meeting new friends, bullying, empathy, moving from areas of self interest to group interests.The parents group provides professional guidance and peer resources and support.
Hosted by Laurie J. Leventhal-Belfer
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
I also have run for the past 20 years a therapeutic program for high functioning preschool, school age and middle school students on the Autism Spectrum and their parents.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent who is aware of the issues that are bothering them and want help. These are clients whose parents are comfortable with them seeing a therapist and are able to speak openly with them about their diagnoses. When I am asked how long I see a client, I do not give a definite time since I have learned that issues are challenged as they make the transition to new schools or jobs. I let parents know that I take a developmental approach to psychopathology. We may stop when symptoms decrease and their coping capacity increases. If they return it is not a sign of failure but different stresses.
Are you a working professional with autistic traits, and you struggle with social interactions? Are you wanting to improve communication skills at work, make friends, reduce stress, and learn about yourself? Then this is the group for you. The group will provide helpful strategies and an opportunity to get to know other neurodiverse individuals like yourself, who understand your challenges and support you! The group is 20 weeks long, and meets weekly for 1 hour and 30 mins. Group Forming! Contact us today to schedule an intake and reserve your spot in the group!
Hosted by Tasha Oswald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
We specialize in providing strategies for teens and adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to effectively deal with a variety of problems that face them in adulthood.
Do you or someone you love have difficulty reading social cues, feel anxious about social interactions, and struggle with making friends and setting goals? Do you feel alone and misunderstood? Do you have autism traits that are not always apparent? We offer group therapy and social skills groups, along with individual counseling, for you and your family. By joining one of our groups, you’ll feel understood, accepted and encouraged by the other group members who have shared experiences and challenges. The expert-led group will help you gain the strategies, knowledge, and confidence to more effectively handle these problems.
Are you looking for a Summer Social Skills Group to help you or a loved one successfully transition to college? Then this is the group! The group provides skills to facilitate the adjustment to college, including conversational & active listening skills, friendship skills, stress coping, strategies to communicate with professors & other college staff, and self-advocacy skills. This is an empowering and supportive group of peers! Group will meet for 5 weeks (JUNE 16-JULY 16, 2020), twice weekly (TUESDAY & THURSDAY) for 1.5 hour/session. Contact us today to schedule an intake and reserve your spot in the group!
Hosted by Tasha Oswald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
We specialize in providing strategies for teens and adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to effectively deal with a variety of problems that face them in adulthood.
Do you or someone you love have difficulty reading social cues, feel anxious about social interactions, and struggle with making friends and setting goals? Do you feel alone and misunderstood? Do you have autism traits that are not always apparent? We offer group therapy and social skills groups, along with individual counseling, for you and your family. By joining one of our groups, you’ll feel understood, accepted and encouraged by the other group members who have shared experiences and challenges. The expert-led group will help you gain the strategies, knowledge, and confidence to more effectively handle these problems.
Navigating school, family, and social interactions can be a struggle at times. This group is aimed and offering a supportive environment for a small group of girls to connect while processing situations they encounter, as well as learn and practice coping skills that will help them navigate the teen years.
Hosted by Rachael Ostrowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Unmasked is a weekly therapy group that meets for 90 min and is led by a neurodivergent DBT-trained therapist. The primary goal of the group is to create a safe space for ND people to learn to unmask and get comfortable in their own skin. Group members will have the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges. Group members will be encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an affirming, strengths-based and non-judgmental environment. The group will also provide opportunities for members to learn and practice selected DBT skills as needed.
Hosted by Linnea Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
On the outside you put on a good show for the world. Yet on the inside, you feel alone and broken. Never good enough. You suffer in agonizing silence, and you're terrified of the moment when everyone figures out you are a fraud. These feelings are very old and familiar because they come from your childhood experiences. And while you can't change the past, you CAN change your experience of the present. You can heal from old wounds. I know because I've walked that road and I know there is another side. In addition to traditional therapy I am certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) which can deepen your healing journey.
Neurodivergent (ND) people struggle with emotion dysregulation due to heightened sensitivity and being easily overstimulated and overwhelmed. Unmasked is a weekly therapy group that is led by a ND, DBT-trained therapist. The group offers a safe space for ND people to learn to unmask and get comfortable in their own skin. Group members have the opportunity to connect with others with shared experiences and challenges. Group members will be encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an affirming, strengths-based and non-judgmental environment. The group also provides opportunities to learn and practice DBT skills as needed.
Hosted by Lynn Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
It seems like life SHOULD be good, but you bounce between depression, anxiety and utter exhaustion. You want to be in a healthy relationship but somehow you always pull the escape cord. You are desperate to reduce your stress and anxiety, heal from your painful childhood, improve self esteem, and build confidence. You want to let go of the past trauma but you struggle with how to do it. It's time to take back your power in relationships and finally step into the life you see for yourself: healthy relationships, life with balance, no more stress and no more anxiety. I see you and I can help.
This group is for young teens, ages 11-14. It will focus on expressing feelings, effective communication, conflict resolution, boundaries, and building and maintaining friendships. Attendees will share their own process, as well as hear from and relate to others. Engaging activities and role plays will reinforce and put into practice skills taught. As a former educator of 25 years with experience in special education, I have a natural love for children, teens, and adolescents. I have the ability to quickly build trust and rapport, as well as support families. Email me for more information.
Hosted by Jennifer Patane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95126
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Do you long for a greater sense of well-being and/or fulfillment in life? When our needs are unmet or injured, it can result in distorted thinking and ineffective behaviors. We may feel unable to move past anxiety, depression, grief, fear, despair, anger, or trauma, and move into self-protection, isolation, or avoidance in order to cope. By creating a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where it's safe to express feelings and emotions, I believe that we will identify root issues and move beyond coping to restoration. Contact me for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation!
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Autism Support Groups
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.