Stories In Motion - A Stop-Motion Storytelling Group

Stories in Motion is lead by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Deepika Birdi.

Group Overview

This in-person digital art therapy group is designed for autistic adolescents ages 12–18 and uses stop-motion animation as a primary therapeutic modality. The group leverages youths’ strengths in visual thinking, technology use, and focused engagement while supporting emotional expression, social connection, executive functioning, and self-regulation.

The intervention integrates phenomenological, trauma-informed, and strengths-based neuroaffirming art therapy approaches within a structured and predictable group format.

• Weekly in-person group (Saturday's): May 9th, (No group on Victoria Day weekend), May 23rd, May 30th, June 6th, June 13th
• 5 sessions
• 90 mins each
• In-person location: 284 Bloor Street West (Bloor & St. George) Across from the U of T School of Social Work
• Cost: $450 for all 5 weeks

Group Goals

• Support emotional expression through visual and narrative-based artmaking
• Foster peer connection and collaboration in a low-pressure social context
• Strengthen executive functioning skills (planning, sequencing, turn-taking)
• Promote self-regulation through repetitive, rhythmic, and predictable creative processes
• Validate neurodivergent communication styles and creative strengths

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This group is facilitated by a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) - this means that you should be able to submit the cost to any OAP benefits or private insurance plans.

Note: Payment is required to hold your spot in the group.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 48 hours before the third meeting for a prorated refund minus a $25 administration fee.