Groups

Feeling lonely or just alone in your autistic world?

Come and join us in a support group!

Groups for Autistics

Our groups for autistics are based on the life stage of the group members so that they have more in common. We can help you choose the group that best represents your life stage.

Currently, our autist groups are for those with Level 1 ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome. Anyone who identifies as such is welcome! This includes diagnosed, awaiting diagnosis, suspected, and self-diagnosed.

  • This group is for teens 12+.

    Groups are participant-led, so we discuss biopsychosocial topics important to the participants, such as discovering more about ourselves, sharing our experiences in the neurotypical world, navigating relationships with parents and friends, communication and advocacy, exploring careers, and learning about puberty and increased grooming needs. Topics related to our bodies are broken out along physical gender lines for privacy.

  • This group is for adult autistics (18+) who are in the process of becoming independent. Whether in college or the workforce or living independently, participants are becoming independent in one or more areas of their lives and need support taking their next steps.

    Groups are participant-led, so we discuss biopsychosocial and sexual topics important to the participants, such as discovering more about ourselves, sharing our experiences in the neurotypical world, navigating relationships with parents, friends, and significant others, dating, communication and advocacy, accommodations, adulting, career options, gender identity, and sexuality.

  • This group is for adults living fully independently.

    Groups are participant-led, so we discuss biopsychosocial and sexual topics important to the participants, such as discovering more about ourselves, sharing our experiences in the neurotypical world, navigating relationships with parents, friends, and significant others, dating, marriage, communication and advocacy, accommodations, adulting, gender identity, and sexuality.

  • This group is for adult autistics (18+) who live with and are dependent on parents or guardians for financial support.

    Groups are participant-led, so we discuss biopsychosocial and sexual topics important to the participants, such as discovering more about ourselves, sharing our experiences in the neurotypical world, navigating relationships with parents, friends, and significant others, dating, communication and advocacy, independent living considerations, ccommodations, adulting, career options, gender identity, and sexuality.

  • This group is for couples where one or both partners must be autistic. One or both partners are welcome.

    The purpose of this group is to empower and support each other as we learn to navigate our relationships. Groups are a mix of psychoeducation, discussions, and sharing our experiences with each other.

Groups for Family and Allies of Autistics

These groups are for anyone who wants to know and understand the autistic in their life. Groups are broken down by your relationship to the autistic person in your life. These groups are supportive and educational while celebrating neurodiversity.

We love and honor autistic people at The Autistic Mentor. Intolerance or shaming will not be tolerated even when speaking about the autistic in your own life. Feel free to check out our frequently asked questions (FAQs) to learn about our stance on various autism topics. If you have a question not covered in our FAQs, please message us!

  • This group is for anyone in a parental role for an individual on the autism spectrum.

    We know from personal experience how intensely you love and protect your autistic children... and how tired you are. These groups are NOT for venting or complaining about our autistic kiddos. These groups are to empower and support each other as we raise these amazing people. Groups are a mix of psychoeducation, discussions, and sharing our experiences with each other. It is so powerful to know that you are not alone!

  • This is an educational group about Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans.

  • This group is for friends, teachers, bosses, caregivers, siblings, grandparents, or anyone else who wants to relate better with the autistic in their lives.

    These groups are a mix of psychoeducation, discussions, and Q&A. There are 12 weeks of new content in these groups, but you can join at any time. We appreciate your efforts to learn more about these amazing people in your life!