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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Peer Support (IDD Peer Support)

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This support group is for adults with Intellectual Disabilities (LD / Slow Learners) or Developmental Disabilities, including: Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder

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FAQ
  • Who is this support group for?

    This support group is for adults with Intellectual Disabilities (LD / Slow Learners) or Developmental Disabilities, including: Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder

    You may clarify the above details with them directly. Get to know them 👇

Key Details

Next Meetup:

Sep
26
Friday, Sep 26
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1 session
Fee
₹ 0
Notes
This group meets on the last Friday of the month from 3pm to 4pm.
Languages
English
Medium
• 📌 Offline
City & Area
Mumbai (51, Pali Village, Bandra West, Mumbai. The peer support only takes place in person.)
Facilitated By
A Mental Health Professional
Frequency
Once a month
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  • Fees Type: Free
  • Notes: This group meets on the last Friday of the month from 3pm to 4pm.
  • Medium:
    • 📌 Offline
  • City: Mumbai
  • Facilitated By: A Mental Health Professional
  • Languages: English
  • Address: 51, Pali Village, Bandra West, Mumbai. The peer support only takes place in person.
  • Meets: Once a month
  • Participant Limit: Maximum 10, Minimum 2
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  • What Is Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Peer Support (IDD Peer Support) About?
    The peer support is for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (eg, Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, Learning disability, etc) to come together and discuss the struggles and experiences they face with like minded individuals. The support group is a space to share, listen and reflect.
  • What is your founding story?
    The idea behind the group was to provide a safe space for people who experience an intellectual or developmental disabilities. We realized that there aren’t many resources available for such individuals which is why we felt the need to start this peer support. We felt that a peer support might be an avenue for people to be able to share their experience or simply find a space where others can talk about their struggles, and not be judged or pitied.
  • Who are the facilitators behind Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Peer Support (IDD Peer Support)?
    Neha Chaurasia, the facilitator for the support group is a counselling psychologist working with Adult Support Kendra at Yash Charitable Trust.

    Notes: The above information may change from time to time, and is shared with you to understand the background of where the support group comes from.
  • When was your support group founded? How has the journey been since then?
    We started the peer support in October of 2024. It started very slow, but now it has picked up with the participates finding the space comfortable and trusting. Our intentions for the future is to increase the frequency of the group and be able to reach a wider range of individuals who are looking for this form of support.
  • Who is your support group for?
    This support group is for adults with Intellectual Disabilities (LD / Slow Learners) or Developmental Disabilities, including: Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Explain your group's approach towards helping a person's mental health care.
    We understand how heavy and overwhelming grief can feel, with emotional as well as physical symptoms, which can last for very long for some people. this support group is meant to allow people to express their feelings as well as share how they are navigating through the same (or struggling to).
  • What is your group's approach towards professional mental health care interventions?
    We have a clinic with in-house therapists on a sliding scale of Rs.50 to Rs.750 depending on what the patient can afford. we practice healthy activity program as an intervention for depression, as well as psychodynamic therapy. we also have a list of referrals. our employees are also suicide prevention gatekeepers. you can find details of the same on the agatsu website.
  • What conversations is your support group not equipped to support?
    Conversations around harm to others, violence are conversations we aren’t equipped to support. We do not have the resources to help people with severe mental health disorders within our organisation. However, for that reason we have created a list of vetted psychologists and organisations that work in that field.
  • How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?
    Any interested members can register through our website. They can provide us with certain details like name, age and area. They also have to acknowledge the terms and conditions of the peer support post which a member of our staff calls them to explain the general protocols of the peer support. You can also register by dropping us a message on our number. Reach Out
  • Walk us through the average format of your group session.
    We start the session on time. The session is started with the general rules and protocols of the peer support, followed by an introduction of the facilitator. Participants can choose to disclose their name if they wish to, or they can choose to remain anonymous. We then get started into the topic of the meet. We ask starter questions or prompts that may help members contribute to the conversation. The session lasts for one hour.
  • What are your home rules/values?
    The organization has a certain code of conduct which all participants must follow. Any conversations that preach or put down any particular religion or political party is strictly not allowed. We also make sure that members or aware that the peer support is not a replacement for therapy, but rather a space to share, talk and listen. The peer support is confidential and any personal details that anyone shares will not be disclosed outside of the meet.
  • What do you hope for participants in your group to take back with them after a session?
    We hope the participants find a safe space where they can talk about their experiences and struggles without any fear of judgement. We hope they take back a feeling of support.

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