Upstream Parenting Group

Upstream Parenting: What

A peer-run, mutually-supportive group for parents/guardians who support kids (of any age) that don't fit into our current mainstream expectations.
These brain-based differences include but are not limited to: '2e', Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing differences, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma.
In our shared-learning groups, we focus on: supporting one another, our personal, family and our community wellbeing; ongoing learning about neurodiversity; self-advocacy and co-advocacy .
We hope to amplify neurodivergent voices in our community and disseminate knowledge of practices which affirm and celebrate differences across all intersectional experiences.
We aim to support families in identifying their strengths, their optimal environments and in rooting themselves in a healthy, good-fit life.

We strive to support non-speakers, and those whose primary language is not English. Please let us know if you can help us to better communicate.

Upstream Parenting: Who

This Group is for Parents and Guardians who are:

Feeling isolated, or that others don’t seem to understand their kid or their parenting.
Finding that following conventional parenting advice is causing blowups, meltdowns and/or relationship ruptures.
Noticing that relationships between their child and same aged peers are challenging.
Finding that there is a poor fit between their child and their school.
Trying to navigate a 504 or IEP process, providers or other services in the area.
Seeking help navigating the How-Tos of getting an evaluation for their child, or what to do with a new diagnosis.
Hoping to connect with other parents who want to learn more about their own &/or their child’s learning, developmental and neurocognitive differences.
Interested in sharing local and online resources to better support themselves and their family.
Wanting to amplify advocacy efforts around neurodiversity.
Wanting to celebrate the cultural and community resilience that arises when differences among us are met with curiousity and validation.
Ready to help change the dominant narratives, stigma and pathology around neurodivergence and differences.

Reach out here for support

Upstream Parenting: When and Where

Our parent /guardian groups are held in-person at the BASE, and on Zoom.

Current offerings include:

Weekly on Wednesday Mornings, 10-11am **note that this is a recently updated time**.

Hybrid (in person and by Zoom).

Every Other Tuesday Evening from 5-6pm. Zoom only for winter, then TBD.

Check our Calendar for dates!

The first Group times of each month are dedicated to deeper personal sharing; taking the hour to learn about the group culture, shared agreements and one another.

You're welcome to come as you are, to any of the group times.

I'm Interested!

Upstream Parenting

Upstream Parenting: What

Upstream Parenting: Who

Upstream Parenting: When and Where

Upstream Parenting is Hosted HERE!

The B.A.S.E. at Franklin

Upstream Parenting

Upstream Parenting: What

Upstream Parenting: Who

Upstream Parenting: When and Where

Upstream Parenting is Hosted HERE!

The B.A.S.E. at Franklin

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