Parents of Children with Exceptional Needs
Parents who parent children with exceptional needs are provided a space for support and connection. Perspectives is launching a parent group in July 2023 to promote emotional and social connection for parents who may experience isolation and additional strains when ...
Hosted by Perspectives Psychological Resources, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Point, GA 30344
Parents who parent children with exceptional needs are provided a space for support and connection. Perspectives is launching a parent group in July 2023 to promote emotional and social connection for parents who may experience isolation and additional strains when ...
Therapeutic RPG group
Join us to play role-playing games designed to reduce anxiety, build self-confidence, and strengthen social skills/interpersonal skills while having fun and engaging in a community with other humans (or dwarves, or half-elfs) like you. The campaigns are led by experienced ...
Hosted by Jennifer Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30067
Join us to play role-playing games designed to reduce anxiety, build self-confidence, and strengthen social skills/interpersonal skills while having fun and engaging in a community with other humans (or dwarves, or half-elfs) like you. The campaigns are led by experienced ...
Integrative Behavior Analysis
We are a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who are passionate about supporting children's behavioral needs and strengthening their family unit. We provide professional, high quality services for children and parents in Savannah, Georgia and ...
We are a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who are passionate about supporting children's behavioral needs and strengthening their family unit. We provide professional, high quality services for children and parents in Savannah, Georgia and ...
Social Game Night for Teens
This group is a social gathering for teens (ages 14-19) to play board games and DnD. This is a casual gathering and opportunity to make friends. This is a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent humans! Group size is limited. ...
This group is a social gathering for teens (ages 14-19) to play board games and DnD. This is a casual gathering and opportunity to make friends. This is a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent humans! Group size is limited. ...
Social Skills Therapy Groups
Hosted by Mind and Motion Developmental Centers
Psychologist, PhD, MS, QEEG-D, BCN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Suwanee, GA 30024
Aspire Therapy Group
At Aspire we aim to provide an enriching environment where children with autism can perform above expectations and breakthrough barriers by applying for behavior change programs and implementing applied techniques, modeling, empirical teaching/training, and encouragement.
At Aspire we aim to provide an enriching environment where children with autism can perform above expectations and breakthrough barriers by applying for behavior change programs and implementing applied techniques, modeling, empirical teaching/training, and encouragement.
Kids Klub & Teens Rock -- Social Sessions
We work with Military Families (EFMP/Tricare East) in SC & Georgia. We provide ABA services to children, adolescents and teens on the Autism / ADHD Spectrum. We SPECIALIZE in teaching and facilitating Social Skills through ongoing training (1:1) and through ...
Hosted by SC Behavior Solutions, LLC
MS, BCBA, CBIS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, GA 31905
We work with Military Families (EFMP/Tricare East) in SC & Georgia. We provide ABA services to children, adolescents and teens on the Autism / ADHD Spectrum. We SPECIALIZE in teaching and facilitating Social Skills through ongoing training (1:1) and through ...
PEERS® Social Skills Group for Young Adults
**Starting in April!** PEERS for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Young adults attend 12-weekly group sessions. Social skills are taught through didactic ...
**Starting in April!** PEERS for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Young adults attend 12-weekly group sessions. Social skills are taught through didactic ...
PEERS® Social Skills Group for Young Adults
PEERS for Young Adults ages 18-28 is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Young adults are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and ...
PEERS for Young Adults ages 18-28 is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Young adults are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and ...
Social Skills Group
The social skills group equips children with the necessary skills for making and maintaining healthy friendships. Skills include: reading social cues, how to give and receive feedback, boundaries, and active listening. And best of all, we have fun!
Hosted by Moody Counseling
Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alpharetta, GA 30022
The social skills group equips children with the necessary skills for making and maintaining healthy friendships. Skills include: reading social cues, how to give and receive feedback, boundaries, and active listening. And best of all, we have fun!
Young Adult Social Skills
This group serves neurodiverse young adults between 20 to 30 years of age. The group helps its members engage in social interactions, build connections, and develop social skills. It does this through the following activities: Structured Social Activities, Facilitated Social ...
Hosted by Terrance Eric Putter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30064
This group serves neurodiverse young adults between 20 to 30 years of age. The group helps its members engage in social interactions, build connections, and develop social skills. It does this through the following activities: Structured Social Activities, Facilitated Social ...
PEERS® Social Skills Group for TEENS
PEERS for teens ages 14-18 is an evidence-based social skills intervention. Teens are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities. Teens will learn about: • DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING FREINDSHIPS/RELATIONSHIPS • ...
PEERS for teens ages 14-18 is an evidence-based social skills intervention. Teens are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities. Teens will learn about: • DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING FREINDSHIPS/RELATIONSHIPS • ...
Atlanta Children's Center
Atlanta Children's Center for Developmental and Behavioral Health specializes in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children from infancy through high school. Our team of psychologists brings expertise and individualized care to each client, drawn from decades of experience working in ...
Hosted by Sara Hoffenberg
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Atlanta Children's Center for Developmental and Behavioral Health specializes in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children from infancy through high school. Our team of psychologists brings expertise and individualized care to each client, drawn from decades of experience working in ...
Middle School Social Skills
The transition from elementary to middle school is often a challenge. The middle school years can be difficult & confusing. This group eases this transition and helps with coping during this time through social and emotional skills building, support, and ...
Hosted by Debbie Bryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30064
The transition from elementary to middle school is often a challenge. The middle school years can be difficult & confusing. This group eases this transition and helps with coping during this time through social and emotional skills building, support, and ...
Adults: Living on the Spectrum
This group is designed to provide support and psychoeducation to adults who are diagnosed or suspect they are on the autism spectrum. https://forms.gle/vJzsWBC kBsNh7as5A
Hosted by Briarpatch Solutions/Dr. Jacqueline Burnett-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30338
This group is designed to provide support and psychoeducation to adults who are diagnosed or suspect they are on the autism spectrum. https://forms.gle/vJzsWBC kBsNh7as5A
Child Diagnosis A - Z
ADHD, ASD,and HDtv.....support for whatever labels are "stuck" on you children. Mothers/Fathers trying to navigate the labels. Children are unique and fiercely made.
Hosted by Jo Coleman-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MVFCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Midway, GA 31320
ADHD, ASD,and HDtv.....support for whatever labels are "stuck" on you children. Mothers/Fathers trying to navigate the labels. Children are unique and fiercely made.
Social Skills Group
The group is an evidence based clinical group treatment that uses strategies of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to pioneer a new way for school-aged, high-functioning students who may be experiencing social learning challenges. The purpose of the social skills group is ...
The group is an evidence based clinical group treatment that uses strategies of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to pioneer a new way for school-aged, high-functioning students who may be experiencing social learning challenges. The purpose of the social skills group is ...
High School Social Skills
This group is a combined social skills and psychotherapy process group for high school-aged students. Navigating peer relationships, peer pressure, academic demands, and planning for life after high school are all areas of focus.
Hosted by Wendy Worthy
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carrollton, GA 30117
This group is a combined social skills and psychotherapy process group for high school-aged students. Navigating peer relationships, peer pressure, academic demands, and planning for life after high school are all areas of focus.
ADHD/Autism Late Life Diagnosis
Hosted by Celestine Cookson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Mood, Social Skills and Executive Functioning
This group is focused on adults who need assistance with their mood, executive functioning and social skills.
Hosted by Tatiana Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sandy Springs, GA 30328
This group is focused on adults who need assistance with their mood, executive functioning and social skills.
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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.