For teens who are high-masking, have low support needs, or are late-diagnosed as autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD. Self-diagnosed welcome, too!

Day/Time:
Every other Wednesday
1/13 │ 1/27 │ 2/10 │ 2/24 │ 3/10 │ 3/24
6:00 - 7:30 PM
6 sessions

Cost:
$270 (weekly and monthly installment plans available)
Other payment options
All materials included

Location:
Spotted Rabbit Studio │ Pittsford Studio
1169 Pittsford-Victor Road, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14534

Ages:
14-17

Class Details:
This group is designed for high-masking neurodivergent teens who can attend independently and do not require caregiver assistance during group or for day-to-day functioning. If they have moderate- or high-support needs, please check out our Art Abilities group!

Common themes discussed include:
•  What is masking, and how to be more authentic
•  How to start asking for help
•  Balancing space and alone time when living with others
•  Keeping up with friends when social battery drains easily
•  Maintaining responsibilities (schoolwork, schedules)
•  Reviewing past experiences through a neuro-affirming lens

Being a low-needs or high-functioning neurodivergent teen can be challenging. The demands of school, fitting in, communication, and just daily life are overwhelming. Their emotional experiences are heightened (especially during adolescence), and even those closest to them don't always get them. Connecting with other teens who have autism, ADHD, or AUDHD can help neurodivergent kids 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 they get, the less accommodating the world can be toward their quirks, leading to increased burnout.

If they're struggling to know who they really are, are feeling like they don't fit in, want to improve how they feel about themselves, and/or are looking for guidance on better meeting their needs, connecting with other neurodivergent teens through creativity 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 and your teen determine whether it will be the best fit for them at this time.

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