Fun and Friendship: social groups for teens living with disability

Social groups can provide a valuable resource for teens living with disability. They offer a safe and inclusive space for people to connect with others who understand their unique experiences and challenges. Here are just a few of the many benefits that social groups can offer for teens living with disability:

1. Socialisation: Social groups provide a great opportunity for teens living with disabilities to socialise with others who understand the unique challenges they face. This can help to boost self-esteem and improve overall mental health.
2. Support: Social groups can provide a supportive environment for teens living with disability to talk about their experiences and share tips and advice. This can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
3. Access to resources: Many social groups for teens living with disability have connections to local resources and services that can be helpful for individuals and their families.
4. Increased self-esteem: Social groups can help teens living with disability to build self-esteem by providing opportunities to participate in activities and make new friends.
5. Self-advocacy: Social groups can help teens living with disability to develop self-advocacy skills by giving them the opportunity to express their needs and wants.
6. Inclusion: Social groups can help teens living with disability to feel more included and a part of the community.
7. Confidence: Social groups can help teens living with disability to build confidence by encouraging them to try new things and step outside their comfort zones.
8. Promoting independence: Social groups can be a great way for teens living with disabilities to learn new skills and promote independence.

It’s important for parents and caregivers to find the right social group for their teen. It’s also important to keep in mind that the group should be inclusive, supportive, and safe. Social groups can be a valuable resource for teens living with disability, providing a safe space for individuals to connect with others who understand their unique experiences and challenges. Joining a social group can have a positive impact on a teen’s self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being.

Langford offers a casual weekend social group program for teens living with disability in the Hobart Region to connect with peers of their own age. Contact us to express your interest: