Group Therapy

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!

Families of Autistic children are often in search of community. Cecilia Barbosa, LCSW, a neurodiversity affirming therapist and parent of an Autistic teen, will lead up to 5 families in a group designed to increase access to support and information for those raising Autistic young people. Joining with other families seeking community, we will create space to process experiences, learn information impacting our childrens’ lives, and gain support from one another. Topics covered will include Defining Autism and Supporting Autistic individuals today, the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Centering Autistic voices, and more. Groups will consist of up to 10 people.  Sessions will be held in person at Industry City.

This group will:

• Be run by Cecilia Barbosa, LCSW
• Begin on October 8th
• Consist of 60-minute sessions on Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 PM
• Be held in person at Industry City
• Include families and those central to caregiving of Autistic children of all support needs, including speaking and non-speaking youth
• Last 7 weeks in total; participants must commit to the full 7 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!

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 TBD
• Consist of 45-minute sessions on a day/time TBD
• Be held completely in person, at Industry City
• Include 4-5 children, 8-11 years old
• Last 6 weeks in total; participants must commit to the full 6 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!