Intervention

Our team specializes in supporting children, youth and young adults with ADHD, autism, emotion regulation, anxiety and mood concerns. Our approach focuses on supporting clients with identifying their strengths and needs and developing new ways to navigate the world and the challenges they face. We aim to develop genuine, caring, and collaborative relationships with clients that serve as the foundation for change, working together to identify goals and develop skills that work best for the individual. We also pride ourselves on providing neurodivergent affirming care, welcoming and celebrating the differences that people have while helping clients develop the supports and strategies they need to feel confident and happy in the world. 





Parent Support & Skills Group

parents of autistic late-diagnosed teens

This workshop will provide an environment for parents learn and practice concrete strategies for meeting the emotional needs of autistic teens using established techniques to enhance emotional connection (e.g. emotion coaching, EFFT principals) from the lens of the unique strengths and differences of the autistic brain. Parents will leave with increased knowledge and competence with supporting their autistic child, and sense of connection with other parents. Co-facilitated by Dr. Julia Ryan (C. Psych) and Joanne Doucette (MSW), this 12 hour workshop has been divided into 3 hour sessions to maximize learning and connection among group participants. 

 

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Social Skills Group for Autism

grade 9 and 10 students, level 1/lower support needs

This 8 session group led by Autism consultant, Marcy Sinclair, is designed to utilize evidence based social skill interventions (e.g. PEERS) to target the social skill goals and interests of the group. While exploring the nuances of neurotypical social conventions, participants will learn about social expectations and develop practical strategies to feel more confident interacting in a variety of situations - making friends along the way! FALL SESSIONS BOOKING NOW.

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Social Group for Late-diagnosed Autistic Young Adults

ages 16-25

This is a weekly, ongoing group designed to support social interactions and friendships among late diagnosed autistic women and gender minorities. While sharing their interests and getting to know each other, participants will explore their autistic strengths and needs, become more comfortable initiating and navigating conversations and, take trips into the community to practice socializing in different environments. This group capitalizes on interest-based discussion and activities, and the current focus is arts and crafts (beading, drawing, crocheting, creating). Because it takes time to get comfortable and get to know each other, clients are strongly encouraged to make a weekly commitment to ensure the best experience for themselves and others. The group is currently on pause while we attract new members, please reach out if you're interested.

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