For many years, the narrative of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been largely shaped by gender stereotypes. Which can lead to significant underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in women. Women on the spectrum, much like their male counterparts, experience social difficulties. However, these challenges are often harder to discover due to the women masking.…
Social Skills Groups for Adults Series
Social Skills Groups for Autistic Adults at Open Doors Therapy
As a psychologist, I get to do work that I love every day. I specialize in social skills groups for teens and adults who consider themselves autistic, aspie (Asperger’s), neurodiverse, or on the autism spectrum. Many people in these groups are in college, are working professionals, or are feeling a bit lost in navigating the social complexities of adulthood.…
What’s the Difference Between Autistic Support Groups and Social Skills Groups?
Some people wonder about what makes an autism support group different from a social skills group for teens and adults on the autism spectrum. There are similarities and differences between these types of groups.
Similarities between Autistic Support Groups and Social Skills Groups for Adults & Teens
I’m a psychologist, and I specialize in working with teens and adults who consider themselves autistic, aspie, neurodiverse, or on the autism spectrum.…