Autistic Support Group

Group Type: Support Group

Goals of the Group:

• Create a safe and supportive space for autistic individuals.
• Promote sharing of experiences and exploration of challenges.
• Develop self-advocacy skills and build coping strategies.
• Foster a sense of community and reduce isolation.
• Promote self-understanding and acceptance.

Who Is The Group For?

• Autistic individuals seeking a safe space for expression.
• Those wanting to develop social and communication strategies.
• Individuals interested in learning self-regulation techniques.
• People looking to connect with peers who share similar experiences.

Discussion Topics:

• Personal experiences with autism.
• Sensory sensitivities and emotional triggers.
• Social communication challenges.
• Self-regulation techniques.
• Building long-term resilience.

What Will We Talk About?

• Sharing individual experiences with autism.
• Personal goals for the group.
• Neurodiversity and self-acceptance.
• Sensory sensitivities and emotional triggers.
• Self-regulation techniques (e.g., grounding exercises, sensory tools).
• Social communication challenges and strategies.
• Personal growth and experiences throughout the group sessions.
• Creating individualized self-care and coping strategy plans.
• Celebrating group accomplishments and reinforcing resilience.

Glimpse of the Session:

• Session 1: Introduction and Building Trust

  • Sharing individual experiences with autism.
  • Overview of neurodiversity and self-acceptance.
  • Establishing confidentiality and trust.
  • Homework: Reflect on personal strengths and challenges.

• Session 2: Understanding and Managing Sensory and Emotional Challenges

  • Exploration of sensory sensitivities and emotional triggers.
  • Group discussion on personal experiences with sensory overload.
  • Sharing self-regulation techniques.
  • Homework: Practice a self-regulation technique.

• Session 3: Navigating Social Interactions

  • Discussion on social communication challenges.
  • Role-playing social scenarios to practice communication strategies.
  • Group sharing on setting boundaries and self-advocacy.
  • Homework: Try a social strategy discussed in the session.

• Session 4: Building Long-Term Resilience

  • Reflection on personal growth and experiences.
  • Creation of an individualized self-care and coping strategy plan.
  • Celebrating group accomplishments.
  • Homework: Continue using strategies learned and reflect on long-term goals.

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.