
GIRLS GROUPS
Groups offered: in-person in Cloverdale, Surrey
This specialized group for neurodivergent girls (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, social difficulties...) is specifically designed to encourage skills in developing and maintaining friendships; while acquiring and generalizing specific skills and strategies. Groups encourage neuro-affirming support, individualizing strategies to meet the needs of each participant. Areas include: self-advocacy, social emotional learning, executive functioning skills, perspective taking, and problem solving. The goal is to create a safe and inclusive space to allow group participants to communicate and learn in a positive and meaningful manner. Topics often develop organically to include significant issues of the participants and as requested by caregivers.
*Goals & topics vary based on age & group needs.
Pre-requisite skills for attending group programs:
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ability to communicate to meet needs and participate in back & forth conversation
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participate in group activities without challenging behaviours that requires individual support
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desire to attend!
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recommend self-awareness of diagnosis, as this may come up in conversation by participants
FALL 2023 groups FULL
Free intake required prior to registration.
Groups are created based on goodness of fit so all participants can benefit.