For adults who are high-masking, low support needs, or late-diagnosed autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD. Not diagnosed? You’re welcome here, too!

Day/Time:
Every other Thursday
6:30-8:00 PM
7/2 │7/16 │ 7/30 │ 8/13 │ 8/27
5 sessions

Cost:
$225 (flexible installment plans available)
• All materials included

Location:
Spotted Rabbit Studio │ Brighton Studio
2376 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

Class Details:
This group is designed for high-masking neurodivergent adults who can attend independently and do not require caregiver or one-on-one support in group or at home. If you have moderate or high support needs, please check out our Art Class Groups.

Common themes discussed include:
•  What is masking, and how to be more authentic
•  Managing careers/college and how to start asking for accommodations
•  Balancing space and alone time when raising a family or living with others
•  Keeping up with friends when your social battery drains easily
•  Maintaining your home and other adult responsibilities (bills, errands, etc.)
•  Reviewing your past experiences through a neuroaffirming lens

Being a low-needs or high-functioning neurodivergent adult can be challenging. The demands of daily life are overwhelming, your emotional experiences are heightened, and even those closest to you don't always get you. Connecting with other adults who have autism, ADHD, or AUDHD can help late-diagnosed or undiagnosed neurodivergent folks feel less alone and better understand how neurodivergence affects them. Even for those who may have had a childhood diagnosis, time makes it harder and harder to mask, and the older you are, the less accommodating the world can be toward your quirks, leading to increased burnout. If you’re struggling to know who you really are, are feeling like you don't fit in, want to improve how you feel about yourself, and/or are looking for guidance on better meeting your needs, connecting with other neurodivergent adults can help.

We’ll use open-ended and directed art-making to actively work on identity development, emotional expression, and social connection while learning more about the ways autism, ADHD, and AuDHD impact our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. As always here at Spotted Rabbit, our goal is to help folks embrace authenticity and build a life aligned with their own personal needs and values.

We know every creative journey is unique. Because our classes vary in structure, pace, and support level, we’ve created a quick self-check form at this group's checkout to help you determine whether it will be the best fit for you at this time.

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