Have you recently discovered you're autistic — or are you revisiting your identity with fresh eyes? Join us for an 8-session virtual support group offering light psychoeducation, meaningful connection, and a neurodivergent-affirming space to explore life after diagnosis. Topics include masking, burnout, relationships, unmasking, and building self-understanding. Facilitated by late-diagnosed Autistic therapist and Heal ATL founder Brittany Hewitt, this group welcomes autistic adults of all genders to show up exactly as they are.

What to Expect Each Week:

Week 1: Orientation, Safety, and Reframing Autism
Our group will start building safety and community around shared lived experience. We will establish group norms, begin introductions, and reflect on the journey to diagnosis.

Week 2: Masking, Burnout, & Energy Accounting
We will explore the impact of masking and pathways to authenticity. 

Week 3: Sensory Processing, Regulation, and Accommodation
This week, the group will explore self-advocacy around sensory needs, regulation tools, interoception, alexithymia, and body awareness.

Week 4: Identity, Self-Concept, and Internalized Narratives
The group will discuss performance-based worth, developing a kinder internal narrative, and figuring out who we are without the mask.

Week 5: Social Communication & Relationships
Building on previous weeks, the group will discuss authentic communication, relationship dynamics, and boundaries.

Week 6: Internalized Ableism & Self-Compassion
Our group will challenge internalized shame and nurture kindness toward self.

Week 7: Grieving What Could Have Been
This week, the group will explore what dreams, relationships, or opportunities feel lost or altered by not having this knowledge of our diagnosis sooner.

Week 8: Integration, Community, and Moving Forward
Time to reflect, affirm growth, and prepare for continued connection.