Neurochannels: Adult DBT skills group
Hosted by Leon Monroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Durham, NC 27713
Social Skills Groups for adolescensts and teens
The Social Skills Group will be using Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a role-playing game, to create social scenarios for the participants to increase social and emotional skills. Participants/players in the group will create an adventurer to role-play in D&D and ...
Hosted by Josh Tallent
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lincolnton, NC 28092
The Social Skills Group will be using Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a role-playing game, to create social scenarios for the participants to increase social and emotional skills. Participants/players in the group will create an adventurer to role-play in D&D and ...
Emotional Regulation Group for Kids
Improve self-regulation. Learn to better identify feelings while they are happening. Increase self-awareness and learn how to listen to your body. Develop new skills and tools to help you regulate emotions. Practice improving overall well-being. Practice making good decisions in ...
Hosted by Erin Breen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cary, NC 27519
Improve self-regulation. Learn to better identify feelings while they are happening. Increase self-awareness and learn how to listen to your body. Develop new skills and tools to help you regulate emotions. Practice improving overall well-being. Practice making good decisions in ...
CRAV'N Socialization social skills group
A 2-hour partially grant-funded social skills skills group for high functioning autism spectrum disorder and social anxiety disorders
Hosted by Dr. Ellis Ray Butler
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LCASA, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salisbury, NC 28144
A 2-hour partially grant-funded social skills skills group for high functioning autism spectrum disorder and social anxiety disorders
Parents of Children with Autism
Autism is a spectrum and thus does not look or feel the same for each autistic person or parent. Neurodivergence can be simultaneously a gift and a challenge - but understanding that can be hard for parents without a kiddo ...
Hosted by Erica K. Blasic
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27106
Autism is a spectrum and thus does not look or feel the same for each autistic person or parent. Neurodivergence can be simultaneously a gift and a challenge - but understanding that can be hard for parents without a kiddo ...
Autistic Young Adults
Want to connect with others who can understand your challenges? Each group session is therapist-led, and discussion-oriented with a maximum of 6 participants. This group includes 6 sessions. See the flyer on our main page for more details.
Hosted by Autistic Adult and Teen Consulting
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, CAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28204
Want to connect with others who can understand your challenges? Each group session is therapist-led, and discussion-oriented with a maximum of 6 participants. This group includes 6 sessions. See the flyer on our main page for more details.
Crossvine Clinical Group
We are devoted to helping children, teens and adults live happier and more peaceful lives. Our therapists specialize in supporting individuals with autism, ADHD and/or anxiety and their families.
We are devoted to helping children, teens and adults live happier and more peaceful lives. Our therapists specialize in supporting individuals with autism, ADHD and/or anxiety and their families.
Social Skills and Yoga (KidzYOGA) ages 7-10
Children with ADHD and Autism often struggle with negative and judgmental thoughts when comparing their abilities to their peers. Yoga can help increase self-esteem and confidence. In addition, yoga incorporated with meditation and mindfulness can boost self-esteem and lower stress ...
Hosted by Alyse Bone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHCS, RYT, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Children with ADHD and Autism often struggle with negative and judgmental thoughts when comparing their abilities to their peers. Yoga can help increase self-esteem and confidence. In addition, yoga incorporated with meditation and mindfulness can boost self-esteem and lower stress ...
Preteen Social Group
Individuals with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During social groups, clients will learn the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., initiating social interactions, attending and responding to a speaker; sharing interests, ...
Hosted by Sunrise ABA & Autism Services, LLC
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
Individuals with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During social groups, clients will learn the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., initiating social interactions, attending and responding to a speaker; sharing interests, ...
Neurodivergent Teen Group
Group to help teens develop social connections through interacting with one another. Teens develop self confidence, independence, while sharpening executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, and regulating emotions.
Hosted by Stephanie Goodson
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28277
Group to help teens develop social connections through interacting with one another. Teens develop self confidence, independence, while sharpening executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, and regulating emotions.
Neurodiverse Social Groups
Hosted by Leon Monroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Durham, NC 27713
Teen Group: Connect & Learn
This group covers self-regulation and two other topics that are essential to managing regulation needs: Sensory Processing and Interoception. This group connects teens with others through shared experience, guides teens to learn more about their differences, builds strategies for the ...
Hosted by Autistic Adult and Teen Consulting
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, CAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28204
This group covers self-regulation and two other topics that are essential to managing regulation needs: Sensory Processing and Interoception. This group connects teens with others through shared experience, guides teens to learn more about their differences, builds strategies for the ...
Autism Parent Support Group
This is a support group for parents and caregivers of children on the Autism Spectrum. This group is meant to facilitate acceptance, supportive resources, self-care and coping skills for parents and caregivers new to or seasoned in the world of ...
Hosted by Carolyn Laura Kindred
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spring Lake, NC 28390
This is a support group for parents and caregivers of children on the Autism Spectrum. This group is meant to facilitate acceptance, supportive resources, self-care and coping skills for parents and caregivers new to or seasoned in the world of ...
Teen Socials
Individuals with Autism may lack safety awareness, self-advocacy and other skills needed to foster significant relationships with others in their communities. These and other areas, including individual specific target areas will be the focus of this group for older teens.
Hosted by Sunrise ABA & Autism Services, LLC
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
Individuals with Autism may lack safety awareness, self-advocacy and other skills needed to foster significant relationships with others in their communities. These and other areas, including individual specific target areas will be the focus of this group for older teens.
Parent Support Group
Our parent support group was created to provide the parents with children who are diagnosed with autism the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and receive support from other parents with similar experiences. This group will provide education of different topics ...
Hosted by A New Leaf Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28303
Our parent support group was created to provide the parents with children who are diagnosed with autism the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and receive support from other parents with similar experiences. This group will provide education of different topics ...
Critical Core: Therapeutic D&D Fantasy Game Group
Critical Core combines modern developmental therapies with the mechanics of tabletop role-playing games to help teens connect with their families, their friends, and the world around them. Players build social confidence, communication and collaboration skills, develop frustration tolerance, emotional resilience, ...
Hosted by Leon Monroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ASDCS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Durham, NC 27713
Critical Core combines modern developmental therapies with the mechanics of tabletop role-playing games to help teens connect with their families, their friends, and the world around them. Players build social confidence, communication and collaboration skills, develop frustration tolerance, emotional resilience, ...
Play Dates for Children with Autism
Some children with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During play dates, clients will be taught the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., eye-contact, sharing, commenting and responding, etc.
Hosted by Sunrise ABA & Autism Services, LLC
MA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
Some children with Autism may lack the skills to share interests and make friends. During play dates, clients will be taught the skills needed to be successful in peer interactions, e.g., eye-contact, sharing, commenting and responding, etc.
Greenwood Counseling Center, PLLC
Individual and family counseling for all ages.
Hosted by Jackie Kurtz
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC, LPC TN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mooresville, NC 28117
Individual and family counseling for all ages.
Crossvine Clinical Group
We are devoted to helping children, teens and adults live happier and more peaceful lives. Our therapists specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Hosted by Holly Blanc Moses
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA, LCMHC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27609
We are devoted to helping children, teens and adults live happier and more peaceful lives. Our therapists specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Autism Support Group
A free virtual support group for Autistic individuals, those who support Autistic individuals, self-realized Autistics, or those who were later in life diagnosed as being Autistic. Targeted for the higher masking Autistics, this groups aims to provide a safe space ...
Hosted by Elizabeth 'zabe' Pietzsch
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28806
A free virtual support group for Autistic individuals, those who support Autistic individuals, self-realized Autistics, or those who were later in life diagnosed as being Autistic. Targeted for the higher masking Autistics, this groups aims to provide a safe space ...
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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.