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Helping Neurodivergent Teens Build Social Skills That Last: A Psychologist-Mom's Approach to Helping Autistic Teens Thrive

Helping Neurodivergent Teens Build Social Skills That Last: A Psychologist-Mom's Approach to Helping Autistic Teens Thrive

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In this episode, Dr. Elise Pilchak PsyD LP — clinical psychologist, researcher, and mom — shares her powerful journey working with neurodivergent autistic youth and how that led to the development of her new teen social skills group at Bright Pine Behavioral Health.

Drawing from her experiences at Stanford University and her expertise with interventions like Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and UCLA’s PEERS program, Dr. Elise Pilchak discusses the science behind social growth and why combining teen and parent sessions leads to real, lasting change.

🎯 Whether your teen struggles with interpreting social cues, handling teasing, or building friendships, this episode will give you hope and a clear path forward.

📅 Dr. Elise Pilchak's upcoming group launches on September 15, 2025 in Troy, MI — reserve your spot here:
👉 https://www.brightpinepsychology.com/group-therapy/teens-social-confidence-social-skills-group-troy-mi/

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