Autistic Tween Girls Joy and Connection Group Will Begin Sept 30
Autistic kids are frequently part of the neuro minority in the spaces they frequent. Autistic girls and female-identifying Autistic kids, in particular, often feel an urgent need to mask in order to fit into those spaces. This group aims to create a space where Autistic girls of all support needs can gather, find a peer group with whom they have things in common, and increase connection, both to themselves and other Autistic children, without the need for constant masking. Along the way, the group will organically explore different topics such as deep interests, friendships, neurodiversity, school, boundaries and self-advocacy. The overarching theme will be celebrating what it means to be your authentic self and finding joy in community! Sessions will be held in person at Industry City.
This group will:
- Be run by Cecilia Barbosa, LCSW
- Begin on September 30th
- Consist of 60-minute sessions on Tuesdays, 6:15–7:15 PM
- Be held in person at Industry City
- Include up to 6 tween Autistic girls or female-identifying Autistic kids, aged 10-12, of all support needs
- Last 10 weeks in total; participants must commit to the full 10 weeks
- Cost $100 per session per family, reimbursable by out-of-network insurance benefits
- Be paid weekly or according to an agreed-upon payment plan
- Collect de-identified data on outcomes, to hone future clinical support groups
To register for this group, email hello@smallbrooklyn.com!
Comic Books and Social Skills Group Will Begin Sept 17
Comics provide a natural entry point for building social skills—story lines invite discussion, and the material brings kids together. Dr. Sam Jeannite (himself a comic book nerd), will lead this group. He will help kids 8-11 years old through a social skills treatment group centered on comic books. Topics covered will include communication skills, friendship, emotions, coping strategies, and others. Sessions will be held in person.
This group will:
- Be led by Dr. Sam Jeannite
- Begin on September 17th
- Consist of 45-minute sessions on Wednesdays, 5:15–6:00 PM
- Be held completely in person, at Industry City
- Include 4-5 children, 8-11 years old
- Last 7 weeks in total; participants must commit to the full 7 weeks
- Cost $100 per session
- Be paid weekly or according to an agreed-upon payment plan
- Collect de-identified data on outcomes, to hone future social skills programs
To register for this group, email hello@smallbrooklyn.com!