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Autism Support Group

Autism Support Group

A safe space for autistic individuals to connect, develop self-advocacy, and learn strategies to manage sensory and social challenges while fostering personal growth and acceptance.

Starts 1st 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

The goal of this support group is to create a safe and supportive space for autistic individuals where they can share their experiences, explore challenges, develop self-advocacy skills, and build coping strategies for managing daily life. The group aims to foster a sense of community, reduce feelings of isolation, and promote self-understanding and acceptance.

Who is the Group For?

This group is designed for autistic individuals who:

• Are seeking a space to express themselves openly without fear of judgment.
• Want to develop better social and communication strategies.
• Are interested in learning self-regulation techniques to manage sensory or emotional challenges.
• Are looking to connect with others who share similar experiences and can offer peer support.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Introduction and Building Trust

• Sharing individual experiences with autism and personal goals for the group.
• Overview of neurodiversity, focusing on self-acceptance and understanding autism.
• Establishing confidentiality and trust within the group.
• Homework: Reflect on personal strengths and challenges to bring to the next session.

Session 2: Understanding and Managing Sensory and Emotional Challenges

• Exploration of sensory sensitivities and emotional triggers common among autistic individuals.
• Group discussion on personal experiences with sensory overload.
• Sharing and learning self-regulation techniques to manage sensory and emotional challenges (e.g., grounding exercises, sensory tools).
• Homework: Practice one self-regulation technique and reflect on how it worked.

Session 3: Navigating Social Interactions

• Discussion on challenges in social communication and managing social situations.
• Role-playing different social scenarios to practice communication strategies.
• Group sharing on setting boundaries, managing social cues, and self-advocacy in social environments.
• Homework: Try a social strategy discussed in the session, such as initiating a conversation or setting a boundary.

Session 4: Building Long-Term Resilience

• Reflection on personal growth and experiences throughout the group sessions.
• Creation of an individualized self-care and coping strategy plan for future challenges.
• Celebrating group accomplishments and reinforcing the importance of self-acceptance and resilience.
• Homework: Continue using strategies learned and reflect on long-term goals.

Learn from us & from each other

  • Finally, a place where I can connect with others who truly get what I'm going through.

    Jeevan

    True Connection

  • I've learned valuable self-regulation strategies that made a real difference.

    Pritiviraj

    Practical Tools

  • This group helped me feel understood and more confident in managing my daily challenges.

    Sukumar

    Feeling Seen

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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).

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

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

How long has SoulUp been around?

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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