Date: Tuesday 16:00–16:50.

An art therapy group for young adolescents aged 12–14 with neurodevelopmental differences (ASD, ADHD). The group supports understanding one's own way of functioning and developing a positive sense of identity, while promoting peer relationships, self-expression, mentalization, increasing independence and adaptive coping strategies. It also aims to help prevent social anxiety and secondary emotional difficulties, strengthen intrinsic motivation and support flexible adaptation.

Detailed professional description

The Kiskonnekt group combines complex art therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) elements
in an ASD-specific therapeutic session for young adolescents aged 12–14 with high-functioning autism
spectrum disorder (ASD).

Age group: children aged 12–14 (upper-primary pupils)

Focus: Emotional and relational difficulties, sensory sensitivities, anxiety,
mood disorders, low self-esteem, social isolation, secondary psychological problems, and the
challenges arising from atypical neurodevelopment on the threshold of adolescence.

Methodology: Use of sensory, expressive and creative art therapy techniques,
behavioural therapy tools to raise awareness of relational patterns, and the development of mentalization
skills for a more accurate understanding of intentions.

Differential diagnosis:
Ongoing attention to distinguishing conditions secondary to autism from comorbid conditions, with
psychiatric follow-up provided.

Format:

  • Weekly therapeutic group running throughout the school year
  • 50-minute, dynamic, emotion-focused sessions
  • Slow-open group – min. 6, max. 8 participants
  • Parent consultations: 5 sessions per school year
  • Regular attendance and willingness to undergo any recommended further assessments are required

Group leader: Petra Kovács – complex art therapist, neurologic music therapist, RGM master therapist

Event Timeslots (1)

Tuesday
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ages 12–14, ASD/ADHD, art therapy group