Facilitator: Deidre Ramos, AMFT

Session Day/Time: Mondays 5-6pm

Start Date: TBD

Group Type: Open

Duration: Ongoing

Group Size: 16 (online options available)

Fee: $20 per person or $30 per couple, per session

Group Description: Bringing parents and caregivers together in a group setting creates a support system and can help parents connect with other parents facing similar challenges. Autism Parent Support Group is a place whee parents can share emotional concerns in the struggles of parenting a child with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Parent groups can share information about the disabilities of their children, local policies, school services, therapy, local funding sources, medical facilities, transportation, emotional support and much more.

Facilitator: Deidre Ramos, AMFT

Session Day/Time: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Start Date: TBD

Group Type: Open

Duration: Ongoing

Group Size: 10-15 (online options available)

Fee: $20 per person per session

Group Description:

This support group aims to create a fun experience for the siblings in attendance, while also giving them an outlet for exploring their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with special needs.

Facilitator: Deidre Ramos, AMFT

Session Day/Time: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Start Date: TBD

Group Type: Closed

Duration: Ongoing

Group Size: 10

Fee: $25 per person per session

Group Description:

Weekly classes focusing on independent skills training for mid to high functioning teens and/or adults on the autism spectrum and/or with other developmental disabilities. Sessions focus on a variety of living skills, such as cooking, using measuring cups, making phone calls, creating a resume, and daily community skills training. Sessions take place at our wellness center and are conducted by a qualified autism professional.

Facilitator: Deidre Ramos, AMFT

Session Day/Time: Thursdays 5-6:30pm

Start Date: TBD

Group Type: Open

Duration: Ongoing

Group Size: 10

Fee: $20 per person per session

Group Description:

Weekly gatherings for high functioning adults on the autism spectrum and/or other developmental disabilities supervised by a qualified autism professional. A safe space where adults can meet new friends and participate in activities with peers, such as speed dating, dance nights, game nights, etc.

Facilitator: Deidre Ramos, AMFT

Session Day/Time: Fridays 3:30-5:30pm

Start Date: TBD

Group Type: Open

Duration: Ongoing

Group Size: 10

Fee: $25 per person per session

Group Description:

Weekly gatherings for high functioning teens on the autism spectrum and/or other developmental disabilities supervised by a qualified autism professional. A safe place where teens can meet new friends and participate in activities with peers, such as dance nights, game nights, social hangout time, etc.

This group will also co-exist as a social skills group. The learning of social skills will offer an opportunity for teens on the autism spectrum to practice their social skills with each other and/or typical peers. Teens on the autism spectrum need help in learning how to act in different types of social situations. They often have the desire to interact with other peers but may not know how to engage others or may be overwhelmed by the idea of new experiences. The social skills piece of the group will focus on building social skills through group projects, activities, and games. Teen siblings are welcomed.