Understand Your Neurodiversity
About
About This Group- This monthly group has been created for high masking autistic young adults aged 18–35 who are looking for a low-pressure, supportive space to connect with others, feel understood, and explore shared experiences in a more structured and predictable environment.
- This group is designed for autistic young adults who are seeking connection, understanding, and community with others who share similar experiences.
- Perhaps you were diagnosed later in life, have spent years masking or camouflaging, feel misunderstood, and find typical social environments exhausting, and are unsure where you fit.
- We meet monthly for facilitated discussions, learning about neurodiversity, and building genuine connections in a space where you can unmask and be yourself.
- This group is intended to offer a welcoming, neuroaffirming space for connection, reflection, and learning.
- The group is facilitated by a clinical psychologist and an autistic accredited practising dietitian, and will aim to balance supportive discussion with practical education and shared understanding.
This group may be right for you if:
- You are looking to meet others with similar lived experiences of navigating the
world as a high masking autistic adult
- You usually find it harder to connect with others, or are overlooked in typical social settings
- You may mask your differences, or have a more internalised profile of autism
- You are interested in learning more about autism and neurodiversity
-You want a judgment-free space to explore your autistic identity
- You want a space where masking isn't required, and authenticity is welcomed
- You're seeking peer support alongside supportive education
- You value a low-pressure space where you can participate at your own pace
- You're able to participate independently in a peer support setting
Not sure if this is the right fit?
We're happy to answer questions! Email us at
Groups@startingpointpsychology.com.au, and we can help you determine if this
group aligns with what you're looking for.
Details:
Who: Autistic young adults aged 18–35
When: Monthly (insert finalised date)
Where: Miranda
Format: Monthly support and education group, facilitated discussion and support circle with structured activities
Group size: Limited to 10 participants
Cost: $30 per session
Flexible attendance: come along once or join regularly at monthly sessions.
Typical session flow:
- arrival and settling in with refreshments
- a light opening activity
- an introduction to the group and its purpose
- a short information / educational topic
- reflections & discussion
- closing
After booking
After registering, you will receive a more detailed welcome and information pack with practical details about the group, what to expect, accessibility information and answers to common questions. This pack is designed to reduce uncertainty and help you feel more prepared before attending.
Facilitated by:
Vee Jin Dumlao - Clinical Psychologist, Starting Point Psychology
Kara Durante - Accredited Practising Dietitian, Prism Nutrition
Questions?
If you would like any questions answered before booking, you’re very welcome to
contact us at Groups@startingpointpsychology.com.au
Date
Tuesday 26 May 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Starting Point Psychology
Suite 408, 531-533 Kingsway, Miranda NSW 2230
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