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Autism Parent Support Group

Autism Parent Support Group

A supportive space for parents of autistic children to connect, share experiences, and develop effective strategies to enhance communication, manage challenges, and advocate for their child's needs.

Starts 8th February, 2025

4 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday at 12 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Expert

Program Fee - INR 3000 (India) | USD 80 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goals of the group

• Provide emotional support and validation for parents of autistic children.
• Share coping strategies for handling challenges like communication, behaviour management, and societal pressures.
• Facilitate the exchange of personal experiences to normalize struggles and foster a sense of community.
• Offer practical tools to improve parent-child relationships and overall family well-being.
• Empower parents to advocate for their children’s needs while caring for their own well-being.

Who is the Group For?

• Parents or primary caregivers of autistic children, looking for support in managing the unique challenges that come with parenting a neurodivergent child.
• Parents who may be overwhelmed, isolated, or seeking community.
• Those who want to improve their understanding of autism and how to support their child’s development.
• Parents open to learning strategies for their child’s communication, sensory needs, and behavior management.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding Autism and Parental Journey

• Psychoeducation: Basics of autism (developmental, sensory, communication, and behavioural aspects).
• Parental Experiences: Share personal stories and challenges.
• Goal Setting: Identify personal goals for the group experience.
• Takeaway: Basic autism understanding and self-awareness of one's parenting journey.

Session 2: Navigating Emotions and Stress Management

• Discussion Topic: Emotional impact of raising an autistic child (e.g., grief, anxiety, societal pressures).
• Therapist Input: Stress management and emotional regulation techniques for parents.
• Peer Support: Share personal coping strategies; normalize emotional experiences.
• Takeaway: Self-care tips and stress management tools to support mental well-being.

Session 3: Building Effective Communication with Your Child

• Psychoeducation: Strategies to enhance communication with nonverbal or minimally verbal autistic children.
• Practical Skills: Role-playing or practical tips for positive reinforcement, visual communication, or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools.
• Sharing: Parents discuss communication struggles and breakthroughs.
• Takeaway: Communication tools to try at home; fostering connection with the child.

Session 4: Building Resilience and Advocacy

• Discussion Topic: Long-term resilience—balancing advocacy for your child with personal growth.
• Therapist Input: Building resilience and being an effective advocate for your child’s needs in different settings (school, community).
• Future Steps: Maintaining personal well-being while supporting your child.
• Wrap-up: Review personal growth, celebrate progress, and share key takeaways from the group.
• Takeaway: Personalized action plan for continued support, both for themselves and their child.

Learn from us & from each other

  • The strategies shared were practical and really helped in improving communication with my child.

    Pooja

    Lifesaving Community

  • Talking with others who truly understand made such a difference in my journey as a parent.

    Rajesh

    Empowering and Comforting

  • This group gave me the tools and support to better understand and help my child.

    Anjali

    Actionable Tips

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What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

What happens in a group session?

While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow

Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group through free-flowing conversation coupled with some simple exercises or activities —with the goal of sharing openly, connecting to your emotions and learning specific skills.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

How is confidentiality maintained in Groups?

Confidentiality in Support Groups is maintained using secure meeting links and enabling waiting rooms to control participant access. Participants are bound by mutual confidentiality clause within the group. Also, sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

Are Group sessions done on video?

Yes, all group sessions are conducted on video via Zoom. While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

What is SoulUp's refund policy on groups?

1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

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You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

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SoulUp was founded in Feb 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are effective, but also fun, social, and challenging.

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