These are social groups for people to meet others, play games, and chat. Groups are on Wednesdays. 1st Wednesday: Men on the Spectrum, 2nd Wednesday: Women on the Spectrum, 3rd Wednesday: Teens on the Spectrum, and 4th Wednesday: Adults with intellectual disability.
Hosted by City of Trees Assessment and Psychotherapy
Psychologist
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
These are social groups for people to meet others, play games, and chat. Groups are on Wednesdays. 1st Wednesday: Men on the Spectrum, 2nd Wednesday: Women on the Spectrum, 3rd Wednesday: Teens on the Spectrum, and 4th Wednesday: Adults with intellectual disability.
1st Wednesday: Men on the Spectrum, 2nd Wednesday: Women on the Spectrum, 3rd Wednesday: Teens on the Spectrum, 4th Wednesday: Adults with intellectual disability
1st Wednesday: Men on the Spectrum, 2nd Wednesday: Women on the Spectrum, 3rd Wednesday: Teens on the Spectrum, 4th Wednesday: Adults with intellectual disability
Neurodiverse Social Group (Ages 17+) This group offers a safe and welcoming space for neurodivergent teens and young adults (ages 17+) who want to build friendships, reduce isolation, and feel more confident socially. Together, we practice communication, self-expression, and managing social stress through guided activities, peer interaction, and supportive discussion. The focus is on connection, confidence, and celebrating strengths, not changing who you are. Members leave with new skills, authentic connections, and a greater sense of belonging. This group is affirming, encouraging, and designed for those who may have struggled to find their place socially.
These are the main issues I can help you with: autism, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, burnout, and relationship struggles.
Neurodiverse Social Group (Ages 17+) This group offers a safe and welcoming space for neurodivergent teens and young adults (ages 17+) who want to build friendships, reduce isolation, and feel more confident socially. Together, we practice communication, self-expression, and managing social stress through guided activities, peer interaction, and supportive discussion. The focus is on connection, confidence, and celebrating strengths, not changing who you are. Members leave with new skills, authentic connections, and a greater sense of belonging. This group is affirming, encouraging, and designed for those who may have struggled to find their place socially.
Social skills groups based on the UCLA PEERS Model. Our clinic has groups for middle school, high school, and young adults.
Social skills groups based on the UCLA PEERS Model. Our clinic has groups for middle school, high school, and young adults.
Our office runs UCLA PEERs Groups for pre-teens (11-13), teens (14-17) and young adults (18+). We usually run teen and pre-teen groups in the fall and spring and young adult groups in the summer. Please get in touch with our office to put your child on our group list- we will contact you when the group is scheduled.
Hosted by City of Trees Assessment and Psychotherapy
Psychologist
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
Our office runs UCLA PEERs Groups for pre-teens (11-13), teens (14-17) and young adults (18+). We usually run teen and pre-teen groups in the fall and spring and young adult groups in the summer. Please get in touch with our office to put your child on our group list- we will contact you when the group is scheduled.
Virtual group for Black, Indigenous, People of Color adults who identify as neurodivergent (or suspect they are) to gain & give support to each other. This is not a therapy group, it is a group to create community with others. Open to residents in all states. Group cost is donation. Come as you are to discover some of your Tribe, unmask, develop your authentic self, problem-solve life stuff with people who get it because they live it too, make friends, reduce loneliness and feeling like you're the weird one missing out.
Hosted by Demetria Deary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, LMHC
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
All of my current clients are neurodivergent ( Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, OCD, C-PTSD, etc.) These populations are my passion.
Virtual group for Black, Indigenous, People of Color adults who identify as neurodivergent (or suspect they are) to gain & give support to each other. This is not a therapy group, it is a group to create community with others. Open to residents in all states. Group cost is donation. Come as you are to discover some of your Tribe, unmask, develop your authentic self, problem-solve life stuff with people who get it because they live it too, make friends, reduce loneliness and feeling like you're the weird one missing out.
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Seasons Psychology Services provides both psychological testing and therapy services for children, teens, and adults. Our dedicated team is committed to offering accurate and reliable testing for ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) as well as therapy for a variety of struggles. When it comes to testing, we understand the importance of a formal diagnosis and the treatment opportunities that come with it, and we are here to support you through every step of the process.
I work with adults and kids seeking evaluation for Autism or ADHD.
Seasons Psychology Services provides both psychological testing and therapy services for children, teens, and adults. Our dedicated team is committed to offering accurate and reliable testing for ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) as well as therapy for a variety of struggles. When it comes to testing, we understand the importance of a formal diagnosis and the treatment opportunities that come with it, and we are here to support you through every step of the process.
This small (virtual) group is designed for students who are bright and capable but struggle with organization, planning, attention, follow-through, and managing school demands. Many students know what to do but have difficulty getting started, staying on task, and completing work. In this group, students will learn practical, step-by-step strategies to improve time management, organization, task initiation, planning, and self-monitoring. Skills are taught in a supportive, engaging format and immediately applied to real schoolwork.
This small (virtual) group is designed for students who are bright and capable but struggle with organization, planning, attention, follow-through, and managing school demands. Many students know what to do but have difficulty getting started, staying on task, and completing work. In this group, students will learn practical, step-by-step strategies to improve time management, organization, task initiation, planning, and self-monitoring. Skills are taught in a supportive, engaging format and immediately applied to real schoolwork.
A supportive parent community designed for caregivers of neurodivergent children. In this group, you’ll learn practical tools for understanding ADHD and autism, reducing daily overwhelm, supporting emotional regulation, and building stronger parent–child connection. We’ll explore executive functioning, sensory needs, school challenges, meltdowns vs. tantrums, and how to best support your child or loved one. Gain insight, share experiences with others, and learn strategies that strengthen connection while reducing stress.This is a compassionate, shame-free space for parents of neurodivergent kids. Connect with other parents and caregivers and receive guidance in a compassionate, non-judgmental space.
Hosted by Soul Journey Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Group meets in Folsom, CA 95630
We are Neurodivergent affirming and use bottom up modalities like EMDR therapy and Somatic interventions
A supportive parent community designed for caregivers of neurodivergent children. In this group, you’ll learn practical tools for understanding ADHD and autism, reducing daily overwhelm, supporting emotional regulation, and building stronger parent–child connection. We’ll explore executive functioning, sensory needs, school challenges, meltdowns vs. tantrums, and how to best support your child or loved one. Gain insight, share experiences with others, and learn strategies that strengthen connection while reducing stress.This is a compassionate, shame-free space for parents of neurodivergent kids. Connect with other parents and caregivers and receive guidance in a compassionate, non-judgmental space.
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.
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.
Learn effective communication and social skills in a friendly environment from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Improve friendships, relationships and your career. Learn and practice with your peers in group. It's fun and effective. Call to see if one of our groups is a good fit for you.
Learn effective communication and social skills in a friendly environment from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Improve friendships, relationships and your career. Learn and practice with your peers in group. It's fun and effective. Call to see if one of our groups is a good fit for you.
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!
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!
Online Groups
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.
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.
What is Social Thinking The ability consider your own and others thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions, knowledge, etc. to help interpret and responds to the information in your mind and possibly through your social behavioral interactions Social Thinking Groups are generally around 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Sessions are conducted in a group format of 2-4, though individual sessions are recommended too in many cases. Social thinking is best taught to children near normal to above intelligence with average or higher average language skills.
Hosted by Regina E Helmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MS, PPS
Group meets in Diamond Springs, CA 95619
What is Social Thinking The ability consider your own and others thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions, knowledge, etc. to help interpret and responds to the information in your mind and possibly through your social behavioral interactions Social Thinking Groups are generally around 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Sessions are conducted in a group format of 2-4, though individual sessions are recommended too in many cases. Social thinking is best taught to children near normal to above intelligence with average or higher average language skills.
An 8-Week Online Support and Skills Group for neurodivergent adults (ages 30+), led by a Neurodivergent therapist. The Group will be limited to 6 participants to create a small neurodiverse-affirming space, and it will include weekly topics and skills building support to help members connect with others and better navigate common challenges in their daily lives and relationships. FEE: $600 (includes 8 weekly Group meetings (90-minutes) plus an individual intake session (45-minutes). Some limited sliding scale slots and payment plans are available for demonstrated financial need.
Hosted by Suzanne Fischer Comelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, LMFT
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94541
I provide a neurodiverse-affirming approach to support clients in understanding their own unique needs to function optimally in the environments they choose, and better manage anxiety, depression, grief, obsessive compulsive coping tendencies, burnout, sensory overwhelm, relationship difficulties, workplace and neurodivergent burnout.
An 8-Week Online Support and Skills Group for neurodivergent adults (ages 30+), led by a Neurodivergent therapist. The Group will be limited to 6 participants to create a small neurodiverse-affirming space, and it will include weekly topics and skills building support to help members connect with others and better navigate common challenges in their daily lives and relationships. FEE: $600 (includes 8 weekly Group meetings (90-minutes) plus an individual intake session (45-minutes). Some limited sliding scale slots and payment plans are available for demonstrated financial need.
In-person support group therapy in Corte Madera for middle schoolers navigating social discomfort, peer pressure, teasing, and rejection sensitivity. Across eight weeks, students strengthen self-expression, boundaries, impulse control, peer conflict skills, and confidence in how they respond to others. Groups meet Mondays at 4pm, Tuesdays at 4:30pm, and Saturdays (time TBD). The new cohort starts Monday 12/15 & Tuesday 12/16, then takes a holiday break. Drop-ins welcome! Supported by Tucker, our Cavalier therapy puppy. Parents — please reach out! Call 650-993-9321 to inquire or reserve a spot.
Hosted by Rachel Budnick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
In-person support group therapy in Corte Madera for middle schoolers navigating social discomfort, peer pressure, teasing, and rejection sensitivity. Across eight weeks, students strengthen self-expression, boundaries, impulse control, peer conflict skills, and confidence in how they respond to others. Groups meet Mondays at 4pm, Tuesdays at 4:30pm, and Saturdays (time TBD). The new cohort starts Monday 12/15 & Tuesday 12/16, then takes a holiday break. Drop-ins welcome! Supported by Tucker, our Cavalier therapy puppy. Parents — please reach out! Call 650-993-9321 to inquire or reserve a spot.
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.
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.
Group has been placed on hold for now, but please feel free to reach out with any questions. Join a supportive therapy group for autistic adults 35+ who were officially or self diagnosed in adulthood. Together we will explore identity, relationships, masking/unmasking, self acceptance, burnout, sensory sensitivity, and much more in a space with others who understand. Weekly 80 min sessions for 10 weeks. Connect, share, and grow with others like you. Led by a neurodiversity affirming therapist who is also on the autism spectrum. Please reach out with any questions.
Hosted by Celeste Agos-Fikiri
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
In addition to providing transpersonal therapy and helping clients navigate spiritual emergence, I specialize in helping those with late autistic spectrum diagnosis who feel misunderstood, disbelieved, or pathologized.
Group has been placed on hold for now, but please feel free to reach out with any questions. Join a supportive therapy group for autistic adults 35+ who were officially or self diagnosed in adulthood. Together we will explore identity, relationships, masking/unmasking, self acceptance, burnout, sensory sensitivity, and much more in a space with others who understand. Weekly 80 min sessions for 10 weeks. Connect, share, and grow with others like you. Led by a neurodiversity affirming therapist who is also on the autism spectrum. Please reach out with any questions.
Does your child have difficulty communicating with others? This fun, playful group will teach children how to participate in conversations. We will introduce skills such as starting a conversation, asking questions, listening, and sharing and caring for others. This will help them progress peer relationships to the next step! Elementary and Preschool age group.
Does your child have difficulty communicating with others? This fun, playful group will teach children how to participate in conversations. We will introduce skills such as starting a conversation, asking questions, listening, and sharing and caring for others. This will help them progress peer relationships to the next step! Elementary and Preschool age group.
This in-person group is designed for tweens ages 9–11 to explore emotional regulation, social skills, anxiety, and worry in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. Tweens will build emotional vocabulary and awareness, learn coping tools, and understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Participants will practice social skills in real time, navigate peer conflict and awkward moments, and gain tools for responding to bullying. Can complement individual therapy or stand alone. Open to all genders. Meets Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30pm in San Mateo. Facilitated by Maria Bastardo, LMFT.
This in-person group is designed for tweens ages 9–11 to explore emotional regulation, social skills, anxiety, and worry in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. Tweens will build emotional vocabulary and awareness, learn coping tools, and understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Participants will practice social skills in real time, navigate peer conflict and awkward moments, and gain tools for responding to bullying. Can complement individual therapy or stand alone. Open to all genders. Meets Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30pm in San Mateo. Facilitated by Maria Bastardo, LMFT.
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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.