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Autism Parent Support Group (Therapist-Led)

A supportive space for parents of autistic children to share experiences, gain knowledge, and develop effective techniques to enhance communication, tackle difficulties, and advocate for their child’s requirements.

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Group Type: Support Group

Goals of the Group:

  • Provide emotional support and validation for parents of autistic children.
  • Share coping strategies for handling challenges like communication, behaviour management, and societal pressures.
  • Facilitate the exchange of personal experiences to normalize struggles and foster a sense of community.
  • Offer practical tools to improve parent-child relationships and overall family well-being.
  • Empower parents to advocate for their children’s needs while caring for their own well-being.

Who Is The Group For?

  • Parents or primary caregivers of autistic children, looking for support in managing the unique challenges that come with parenting a neurodivergent child.
  • Parents who may be overwhelmed, isolated, or seeking community.
  • Those who want to improve their understanding of autism and how to support their child’s development.
  • Parents open to learning strategies for their child’s communication, sensory needs, and behavior management.

Discussion Topics:

  • Understanding Autism and Parental Journey
  • Navigating Emotions and Stress Management
  • Building Effective Communication with Your Child
  • Building Resilience and Advocacy

What Will We Talk About?

  • Understanding Autism and Parental Journey

    • Basics of autism: developmental, sensory, communication, and behavioural aspects.
    • Personal stories and challenges of parenting an autistic child.
    • Identifying personal goals for the group experience.
  • Navigating Emotions and Stress Management

    • Emotional impact of raising an autistic child (grief, anxiety, societal pressures).
    • Stress management and emotional regulation techniques for parents.
    • Personal coping strategies and normalizing emotional experiences.
  • Building Effective Communication with Your Child

    • Strategies to enhance communication with nonverbal or minimally verbal autistic children.
    • Practical tips for positive reinforcement, visual communication, or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools.
    • Communication struggles and breakthroughs.
  • Building Resilience and Advocacy

    • Long-term resilience and balancing advocacy for your child with personal growth.
    • Being an effective advocate for your child’s needs in different settings (school, community).
    • Maintaining personal well-being while supporting your child.

Glimpse of the Session:

  • Session 1: Understanding Autism and Parental Journey

    • Psychoeducation: Basics of autism (developmental, sensory, communication, and behavioural aspects).
    • Parental Experiences: Share personal stories and challenges.
    • Goal Setting: Identify personal goals for the group experience.
    • Takeaway: Basic autism understanding and self-awareness of one’s parenting journey.
  • Session 2: Navigating Emotions and Stress Management

    • Discussion Topic: Emotional impact of raising an autistic child (e.g., grief, anxiety, societal pressures).
    • Therapist Input: Stress management and emotional regulation techniques for parents.
    • Peer Support: Share personal coping strategies; normalize emotional experiences.
    • Takeaway: Self-care tips and stress management tools to support mental well-being.
  • Session 3: Building Effective Communication with Your Child

    • Psychoeducation: Strategies to enhance communication with nonverbal or minimally verbal autistic children.
    • Practical Skills: Role-playing or practical tips for positive reinforcement, visual communication, or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools.
    • Sharing: Parents discuss communication struggles and breakthroughs.
    • Takeaway: Communication tools to try at home; fostering connection with the child.
  • Session 4: Building Resilience and Advocacy

    • Discussion Topic: Long-term resilience-balancing advocacy for your child with personal growth.
    • Therapist Input: Building resilience and being an effective advocate for your child’s needs in different settings (school, community).
    • Future Steps: Maintaining personal well-being while supporting your child.
    • Wrap-up: Review personal growth, celebrate progress, and share key takeaways from the group.
    • Takeaway: Personalized action plan for continued support, both for themselves and their child.

Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.

Facilitator Bio:

Facilitator: Tanmay Kapahi

Tanmay Kapahi is a psychologist with a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology and over seven years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in emotional regulation, executive functioning, social communication, and neurodiversity-affirming care. Tanmay’s approach is warm, collaborative, and child-centered, drawing from play-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and expressive arts to tailor interventions to individual needs.

She works with clients across developmental stages, including neurodivergent children, teens facing emotional or academic challenges, and families seeking strengths-based guidance. Tanmay’s practice is rooted in empathy, creativity, and curiosity. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys music, visual arts, and spending time with dogs.
The above information can change at any time, and aren't verified by us. Feel free to reach out to the facilitator for any queries or clarifications.

Key Event Details

Nov
2
Sunday, Nov 2
12:00pm - 1:15pm
4 sessions
ETA
Fee
Total Fee ₹ 3,000 For 4 sessions. (Approx ₹750 per session)
Event Medium
Online
Organized By
Organized By The Community
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