Neurodiversity-Affirming Peer Groups
About this resource
Victoria Speech and Language Centre offers neurodiversity-affirming peer groups for children and teens.
These peer groups provide a supportive environment for both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners to explore individual communication styles and develop strategies for navigating social relationships.
Neurodiversity-affirming
Self-awareness and self-esteem development
Self-advocacy
Safe space for neurodivergent youth to connect with peers
Personalized communication style exploration
Child-centered and play-based group activities
These peer groups provide a supportive environment for both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners to explore individual communication styles and develop strategies for navigating social relationships.
Neurodiversity-affirming
Self-awareness and self-esteem development
Self-advocacy
Safe space for neurodivergent youth to connect with peers
Personalized communication style exploration
Child-centered and play-based group activities
Details
Resource type
Community Inclusion, Entertainment, Leisure, Peer Support & Support Groups, Recreation
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (AFRID) - Under Construction, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
5-18
Eligibility
Contact VSLC to complete the intake process.
Location
Regions
Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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