This is a social skills group for people on the autism spectrum. The focus is on making and keeping friends, navigating dating, handling negative social interactions, and learning how to use humor, electronic communication, and conversation to connect and build relationships. Group starts Monday May 13th.
We provide comprehensive assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disability.
We offer UCLA Peers social support groups for pre-teens (11-13), teens (14-18), and young adults (19-24). We run young adult groups in the summer and teen and pre-teen groups each spring and fall.
The UCLA PEERS program is an evidence-based social skills intervention for young adults. In this group we will work on making and keeping friends, handling conflict and rejection, and building skills for navigating complex social situations like humor, teasing, flirting, and dating. There will be a concurrent caregiver support group. Start Date May 13th Cost $60 per session.
Haleigh Scott is the owner and lead clinician at City of Trees Assessment and Psychotherapy, a group practice with a focus on providing mental health care for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.
Dr. Scott specializes in therapy/counseling for children and adults with autism or developmental disabilities and mental health concerns or trauma. She works with children, adults, and family systems, particularly in cases where the individual has more significant support needs.
This group is for children aged 11-13 who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or other social concerns. This group will focus on friendship, emotional communication, coping skills, fair gameplay, and conversation. Each group will have about 45 minutes of a lesson and then 30 minutes of gameplay/practice. Parents will participate in a concurrent group to learn how to best support their child. *For children aged 11-13 years *Wednesday 4:30-5:45 pm *12-week group with the last week being a celebration *Start date September 23rd
Haleigh Scott is the owner and lead clinician at City of Trees Assessment and Psychotherapy, a group practice with a focus on providing mental health care for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.
Dr. Scott specializes in therapy/counseling for children and adults with autism or developmental disabilities and mental health concerns or trauma. She works with children, adults, and family systems, particularly in cases where the individual has more significant support needs.
Beginning in the end of May, we will be running our FREE neurodivergent LGBTQAI+ adults group on Thursday's from 6pm-7pm. Topics Include: -identity exploration & unmasking -communication & relationships -self-care/boundaries/accommodations -building supportive connections -addressing unique challenges that arise from the intersection of being both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent. We will screen members and add them to the roster as they reach out via text or call.
My goal for therapy is to provide a safe and welcoming space for you to grow, heal, and discover yourself. I am passionate about working with the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities through a collaborative strengths based approach. I also enjoy working with individuals navigating relationship difficulties, life transitions, self esteem and more. Additionally, I have experience working with couples exploring relationship dynamics and polyamory/ENM.
This is a social skills group for people on the autism spectrum. The focus is on making and keeping friends, navigating dating, handling negative social interactions, and learning how to use humor, electronic communication, and conversation to connect and build relationships. Group starts Monday May 13th.
Noe is a queer, Latinx, nerdy, neurodiverse (AuHD), disability specialist & mental health therapist that specializes in working with individuals that have both a developmental disability (DD) as well as co-occurring mental health concerns. Typical client's of Noe have a difficult time with: controlling/understanding their emotions, managing stress, behavioral outbursts, connecting to their current or previous therapist, issues at school & home, conflict with others, managing their day to day lives, acquiring much needed services for support, overwhelmed caregivers and managing/understanding their autistic or other DD experiences.
Beginning mid-August 2024, we will be running our FREE neurodivergent LGBTQAI+ adults group on Thursday's from 6pm-7pm. // Topics Include: -identity exploration & unmasking -communication & relationships -self-care/boundaries/accommodations -building supportive connections -addressing unique challenges that arise from the intersection of being both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent // We will screen members and add them to the roster as they reach out via text or call.
Hosted by Beth Laskosky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95821
If you could embody all of your identities without shame and judgment - who would you be? Much of my work has been centered around neurodivergent, transgender teens. and LGBTQAI2S+ individuals. I enjoy working with all neurodivergent humans trying to navigate ADHD, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, and identity formation & expression. As a queer therapist, I understand the safety and security needed to create a healing relationship. I also assist with psychedelic integration for individuals processing the larger meanings derived from healing mystical experiences and life transitions.
Are you a neurodivergent adult or a caretaker of someone who is? You're not alone—and this group is here to support, connect, and empower you. Join us for an 8-week, DBT-informed support group designed specifically for and by neurodivergent individuals and their caretakers. Whether you are formally diagnosed or self-identified, you are welcome here. In this affirming and inclusive space, participants will: Build emotional regulation and coping tools, strengthen communication skills, and explore neurodivergent-affirming mindfulness and sensory strategies. Connect with others through shared lived experiences.
Hosted by Chez Tarleton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
You might be carrying stories of survival, misgendering, neurodivergent burnout, or complex trauma. You’re likely seeking a space where you don’t have to explain the basics—a space that gets the intersections of being queer, trans, Black or POC, and neurodivergent. Maybe you’re tired of shrinking yourself, or you’re learning how to feel again. You want to reconnect with your body, reclaim your voice, and build something grounded, real, and affirming. You’re looking for a therapist who sees your full self and holds space with care, creativity, and respect.
This group is for children aged 11-13 who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or other social concerns. This group will focus on friendship, emotional communication, coping skills, fair gameplay, and conversation. Each group will have about 45 minutes of a lesson and then 30 minutes of gameplay/practice. Parents will participate in a concurrent group to learn how to best support their child. *For children aged 11-13 years *Wednesday 4:30-5:45 pm *12-week group with the last week being a celebration *Start date September 23rd
Noe is a queer, Latinx, nerdy, neurodiverse (AuHD), disability specialist & mental health therapist that specializes in working with individuals that have both a developmental disability (DD) as well as co-occurring mental health concerns. Typical client's of Noe have a difficult time with: controlling/understanding their emotions, managing stress, behavioral outbursts, connecting to their current or previous therapist, issues at school & home, conflict with others, managing their day to day lives, acquiring much needed services for support, overwhelmed caregivers and managing/understanding their autistic or other DD experiences.
The UCLA PEERS program is an evidence-based social skills intervention for young adults. In this group we will work on making and keeping friends, handling conflict and rejection, and building skills for navigating complex social situations like humor, teasing, flirting, and dating. There will be a concurrent caregiver support group. Start Date May 13th Cost $60 per session.
Noe is a queer, Latinx, nerdy, neurodiverse (AuHD), disability specialist & mental health therapist that specializes in working with individuals that have both a developmental disability (DD) as well as co-occurring mental health concerns. Typical client's of Noe have a difficult time with: controlling/understanding their emotions, managing stress, behavioral outbursts, connecting to their current or previous therapist, issues at school & home, conflict with others, managing their day to day lives, acquiring much needed services for support, overwhelmed caregivers and managing/understanding their autistic or other DD experiences.
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I have over 25 years of experience in the fields of Psychology, Social & Life Skills Training and Autism.
I specialize in training and supporting young adults who are motivated to succeed, yet exhibit social skill deficits that impede their ability to have positive relationships and employment. I also offer support and guidance to parents and family members. Please call me for a free consultation.
NO OPENINGS AT THIS TIME • Cultivate understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity • Practice expressing needs and being an advocate for self and others • Create and maintain a strong support network • Manage related anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc.
I also have experience providing sensitive and trauma-informed care to people with PTSD, autism, ADHD, psychosis, etc.
Therapy can be a powerful tool in deepening relationships, moving through pain, tolerating discomfort, and understanding the unknown! My therapeutic work is rooted in guiding clients to realize their own potential. I develop an empathic, therapeutic relationship with my clients to generate self-directed change. By meeting you where you are at, and helping you see parts of yourself that may feel inaccessible, we can move toward you living life the way you want to.
This group is for parents of neurodiverse kids (ADHD and/or Autism). The aim of this group is to help parents to develop a community that they can learn from. Learn more about what is going on with your child and how you might better be able to support them and yourself.
As a parent of a spirited or neurodiverse child you often feel overwhelmed and isolated. You love your kid, but you wonder if you are cut out to be a parent. That you are failing at every turn. Even the “easiest” things become difficult and you never know when the next meltdown will happen. You worry about what others think; about you, about your child. You can feel the judging glances in public. It hurts to see your child suffer and struggle through things that are so easy for everyone else. You wish you could relax enough to enjoy parenting the way you want to.
Neurodivergent and struggling? Trying to figure it all out? Adulting? Navigating systems? Emotional regulation? Executive Dysfunction? Making or keeping friends? Life transitions or big changes? Come join us for a therapeutic process group!
As a fat, queer, neurodivergent disruptor of societal norms and systems, I hold a strength-based attachment focused framework that values and celebrates all genders, sexualities, bodies, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, family structures, religions, and socio-economic locations. I see these intersectionalities as a beautiful tapestry of personal empowerments which can become the foundation from which we work collectively to identify, address and dismantle systems of oppression. I believe humans shouldn’t be pathologized in a society designed to keep people sick and stuck.
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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.