Improv for Neurodiversity - Teens

Boost confidence, explore emotions of self and others, and HAVE TONS OF FUN doing improv comedy with peers!

Improv for Neurodiversity

Improv for Neurodiversity is an improv-based therapy group focused on skill-building for neurodiverse teens (ages 15-18) with a focus on Autism. 

Led by a social worker and an improv coach, this program fosters self-exploration, promotes interpersonal connection, and helps build social, emotional and life skills in an accepting and fun environment.

The Improv for Neurodiversity curriculum is customized to meet individual and group needs.

  • Each workshop begins with a facilitated conversation exploring participant interests, identities, experiences or challenges. 

  • Participants engage in explicit learning activities as well as role playing exercises and improv comedy games to learn and practice skills most relevant to their everyday experiences.

  • After each activity, participants are encouraged to engage in self reflection and, if comfortable, to share their observations and emotions with the group. 

  • Student discussions and experiences - along with in-session facilitator observations - then shape the focus and flow of future session activities to ensure a sense of safety and fun as well as to most effectively promote connection, personal growth and skill development.

  • Each group session builds on the lessons of previous meetings and reinforces what has already been taught.

Target Outcomes

  • Self-exploration, discovery and awareness

  • Social and emotional awareness of self and others

  • Understand how relationships and connections are built

  • Build confidence and independence

  • Increase flexibility

  • Engage in creative self-expression

  • Expand comfort, flexibility and willingness to step outside your comfort zone

  • Have fun in a safe, accepting environment!

Schedule

Improv for Neurodiversity groups will meet on Saturdays from 11:00am-12:30pm for 6 weeks. 

Next Session: Fall 2022

  • Participant Age Range: 15-18 years old

  • Days: Saturdays (6 sessions)

  • Time: 11:00am-12:30pm

  • Place:

    Connected Roots

    1650 38th St #100e

    Boulder, CO 80301

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