The Scattering - Teenagers and Young Adults

Bespoke Social Skills Group for Older Teenagers

Authentic Inclusions’ social skills group is designed for older teenagers and young adults who want to strengthen their ability to form and maintain friendships in a supportive, home-like environment. This 12-week program brings together small groups (maximum of five participants) who share similar interests and communication styles, allowing them to explore the nuanced skills of friendship.

Program Overview

Week 1 – Individual Session: Getting to know you, setting goals, and understanding what makes a great friendship.

Weeks 2-11 – Group Sessions:

Practicing conversational skills, turn-taking, and active listening.
Understanding humour, teasing, and boundaries.
Navigating different perspectives and handling disagreements.
Planning social activities and outings.
Learning how to maintain friendships outside the group.

Week 12 – Individual Session & Celebration: Reflecting on growth, consolidating skills, and celebrating achievements with the group.

This program is tailored to the needs of each participant, with activities chosen based on group comfort and interest. Participants will learn in a relaxed and enjoyable setting, where they can practice real-life social interactions with peers.

The Scattering

Rebuilding Community After School

Get to Know Us

Leaving school can feel like stepping into the unknown once part of a close-knit community, now scattered and uncertain where to go next. The Scattering is a small, bespoke social skills group designed to help young adults reconnect, build new friendships, and find places where they belong.

In a welcoming, home-like environment, we focus on:

Navigating social spaces with confidence
Finding shared interests and safe, enjoyable places to go
Building lasting connections with like-minded peers

If you're feeling isolated and ready to rediscover community, join us. The Scattering is here to help you find your people again.

The Queer Collective

A Social Group for Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ Young Adults

Looking for a space where you truly belong? The Queer Collective is a small, bespoke social group for neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ young adults to connect, build friendships, and explore inclusive social spaces together.

In a welcoming, home-like environment, we focus on:

Navigating queer-friendly and neurodivergent-friendly social spaces with confidence
Finding shared interests and places that feel safe and affirming
Building lasting connections with like-minded peers

If you're looking for a space that celebrates both your neurodivergence and queerness, The Queer Collective is here for you. Come as you are we'll find the way together.