Dr. Gantman Series

College and employment are the tip of the iceberg.

Ask the Expert Sessions Available:

January 29, 2023, Sunday (ONLINE)
April 30, 2023, Sunday (ONLINE)
July 30, 2023, Sunday (ONLINE)
October 29, 2023, Sunday (ONLINE)

The Parent’s sessions will focus on the increasingly difficult issues that arise as children with Asperger’s, HFA or PDD-NOS reach adulthood.

College and employment are the tip of the iceberg. Lack of social relationships and a tendency to shut themselves in their rooms playing computer games are common battlegrounds. These challenges and more will be addressed in small group settings.

Get support at any age

Adult Support Group Meetings:

Sunday, February 19, 2023 (ONLINE)
Sunday, June 4, 2023 (ONLINE)
Sunday, August 27, 2023 (ONLINE)
Sunday, November 19, 2023 (ONLINE)

The “Adults Only” group is intended for adults age 18 and up who have their own unique challenges including career issues, romantic relationships, and new “later in life” diagnoses.

As ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) has gained visibility on television, in the press, and in movies, this new group of individuals is emerging who typically are self-diagnosed and struggling with understanding the diagnosis and the associated life challenges.

Sibling sessions

Sibling Series

ONLINE expert-led sibling support session. It will allow you to discuss all of your feelings such as responsibilities, relationships, personal space and more.

Having a brother or sister with ASD can be annoying, frustrating, and sometimes wonderful. You may feel that your parents ignore you. You may feel frustrated. Or perhaps you are worried about your responsibilities in the future. During this session, you will be joined by other siblings for an open discussion of your feelings with advice from Autism expert, Dr. Alex Gantman. This session is for brothers or sisters ages 16 years and up.

For Teens 13 to 18 years old

Teen Support Group meetings:

Sunday, March 26, 2023 (ONLINE)
~~Sunday, June 25, 2023~~ (CANCELLED)
Sunday, September 24, 2023 (ONLINE)
Sunday, December 3, 2023 (ONLINE)

OCASG is announcing an ONLINE expert-led Teens-Only support sessions.

The “Teens-Only” group is intended for teens from age 13 to 18 who have their own unique challenges including bulling, academic stress, and limited friendships.

Purchase Recordings of the Conquering Emotions Series

There is a $20 fee for dues paying OCASG-Members and a $30 fee for non-members. Purchase four sessions, and receive a free membership for the year. (Not available for Sibling Sessions)

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About Dr. Gantman

Dr. Alexander Gantman has unique clinical training in evidence-based treatments and expertise in the domain of psychosocial functioning of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders. Dr. Gantman received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from PGSP-Stanford University Consortium. He received a highly prestigious Ruth L. Kirchstein Institutional (T32) National Research Service Award from the National Institute for Mental Health. At UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience, he was a Principal Investigator on the adaptation and development of the PEERS Program, an evidence-based, parent assisted, social skills group intervention for adolescents, to address the unique needs of college age young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. His research has been published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, and his work has been presented at professional conferences including the International Meeting for Autism Research

When & Where:

All sessions are two-hours. Due to Covid-19 we have changed the sessions to Sunday mornings and the location online.

Fee:

The fee for Gantman-led sessions is $20 per session for dues-paying OCASG members and $30 for non-members. Some series are entitled to a complementary membership for the year when four sessions are purchased. For more information contact OCASG ocasupport@gmail.com.

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