Groups & Classes
At The ADHD & Spectrum Centre, we recognize that one on one therapy or coaching may not be an affordable option for everyone. Research also shows that you get the quickest results with a mix of groups and personal work, so we've created some options for understanding and mastering our ADD/ADHD and Autistic traits in the form of groups!
Parents of Kids with ADHD & Autism (Lvl 1) Class - 5 Sessions
Feb 20th - Mar 20th, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm for 5 Saturdays (Online)
Join with ADHD and Autism experts and other parents/caregivers of neurodivergent kids of all ages to get your questions answered, support from people who've been there, and a hopeful perspective on your child's future. We see ADHD and being on the spectrum as a gift and focus on managing the negative symptoms while helping to find and harness the amazing super powers of our kids (like high intelligence, creativity, kindness, and hyper-focusing).
Part workshop, part support group, these sessions have been described as "self-care I badly needed", "a safe place to not feel guilty, for once!", and "a serious game-changer for my family".
All of our educators are ADHDers or Autistics themselves, with some also being parents of Autistic or ADHD kids. We see ADHD & ASD as having their own culture and work hard to be non-ableist.
Part workshop, part support group, these sessions have been described as "self-care I badly needed", "a safe place to not feel guilty, for once!", and "a serious game-changer for my family".
All of our educators are ADHDers or Autistics themselves, with some also being parents of Autistic or ADHD kids. We see ADHD & ASD as having their own culture and work hard to be non-ableist.
We vote on new topics each course. Topics we often discuss include:
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Adult ADHD and ASD Video Support & Skills Group
(Pandemic Edition)
Every OTHER Thursday (check link for schedule)
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Feeling disconnected in this rocky time? Come and join us in a digital hangout for adults with ADHD and/or ASD/Asperger’s. We’ll talk about what struggles you are having adjusting to this new world, in a conversation directed by what you want to talk about and help build up the tools to thrive in these very odd times. We are friendly and open to any and all who would like to join us!
Each week we will discuss a new, voted on topic of your choosing and collaborate on many struggles in a supportive and uplifting environment. Possible topics include mental health fluctuations, money anxiety, joy of introversion during this time, frustration over accommodations, grief over all the change and what we’ve lost, building up our relationships, and adjusting our routines and expectations. All group facilitators are neurodivergent themselves so… we get it. Where: Online Cost: $20 +tx |
The BELOW Groups Are Temporarily Cancelled Due To COVID-19
Teen Social Group (13-16yrs) for Youth with ADHD & Asperger's/ASD- 5 Sessions - DELAYED Due To CV19
Mar 7th to Apr 4th, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00pm for 5 Saturdays
Where: The ADHD & Asperger's/ASD Centre, 55 Cork St. E., Unit 305 Guelph, Ontario (3rd floor in the TD Building) Cost: $124 +tx for all 5 two-hour sessions ($25 off if you get the 5 session pass!) $209 +tx for two teens for all 5 two-hour sessions ($40 off from the one teen rate) $29 +tx for 1 two-hour session |
Dozens of parents we've worked with have asked for this group and we heard you! Introducing our third social group for teens from 13 - 16 yrs old who have ADHD and/or Asperger's/ASD! In this 5 session group, we'll meet every week for two hours to:
For a lot of teens with neurodiversity, it's tough to connect with peers, so we've created a fun, interactive environment that takes the pressure off, where you can find life-long friends :) Every week, we'll do a new activity that the teens get to vote on. Come for a session to try it out or sign up for the whole 5 sessions at a large discount - whatever your needs, this group is here for you (whether to dip in your pinkie toe or cannon ball in :)) Facilitator: This group is run by Coach Kate, an ADHD & Asperger's/ASD specialized coach with ADHD and symptoms of Asperger's herself. Kate specilizes in working with teens and youth with neurodiversity as she LOVES helping them find and harness their interests and special abilities! Always ready to break into a smile, invent a game out of nowhere, or craft a comedy routine from scratch, teens love Kate because she's young, energetic, honest, willing to embarrass herself at a moment's notice for the sake of learning, and totally nonjudgmental. |
Character Integration Therapy - A Full-Day Workshop Made For Adults with ADHD & ASD Lvl 1 (but good for anyone)
Workshop is Saturday, Jan 11th, 2020 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Sat, Jan 11th, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm. Where: 1 Hillside Dr., Guelph (A cozy space with a large garden where we'll eat if it's warm and fireplace.) *Small to Medium Group, 10 - 18 people* Cost: **Early Bird Price is 114 +tx until Dec 31st, 2019!** Regular Price is $139 +tx. **Bring a friend special**: $228 +tx for 2 people |
What if, instead of being one incompetent, hypocritical, and unpredictable self you were multiple selves living in one body but having multiple different value systems (like the United Nations)? And what if you could get to know and integrate them all, and then create "inner-world peace"? What would your life be like if you could rely on yourself, avoid self-sabotage, finish all those exciting projects you start, strengthen your relationships, and rebuild your self-trust? Psych Professor Alina Kislenko of McMaster University, an award winning reg. psychotherapist, humanitarian, and author (and founder of The ADHD & Asperger's/ASD Centre), shares a psychological modality that brings light to the many noisy little selves living inside of us. This method is called Character Integration Therapy and has been life changing for many as it tends to bring on surprisingly quick change and growth. In this interactive workshop you will learn how to identify and integrate your colourful parts to foster your personal evolution in leaps and bounds. This is a full day workshop in a nice, comfy space. Also, lunch is included, yay food! And your psychology will come with a generous helping of fun and laughter. **Neurotypical friendly but made for the Neurodivergent (ADHD &/or Asperger's - Alina has ADHD & ASD herself)** |
Strategies for Adult ADHD/Asperger's Group
(Weekly, Walk-In)
Every Thursday, 7:00p arm - 8:00pm (First Session Free!)
Delayed Due To CoVid-19
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Learn some hands-on techniques for managing and harnessing your ADHD/Aspie superpowers while getting to know people eerily similar to yourself. We're really into a sense of community so it's common that people will go out for tea or drinks after, so feel free to plan some extra time after for social stuff if you like. Common issues we focus on include: time management, prioritization, managing paperwork, scheduling, problem solving, goal completion, focusing, and maintaining relationships but we vote on a new topic every week. |
This group usually involves a discussion around a voted topic, a relevant technique or exercise, and setting a goal/intention for the week. Feel free to come alone or bring people from your life who you would like to understand your condition better. People who just want to understand ADHD/AS better (such as parents) can also come on their own.
This group is typically led by a practitioner with ADHD and/or ASD themselves (because we get each other best).
Details: @ The ADHD & Aspergers Centre, 55 Cork St. E., unit 305., Downtown Guelph, Ontario. Cost is $15/session, but the first session is FREE. Just Drop In! No diagnosis or registration necessary.
This group is typically led by a practitioner with ADHD and/or ASD themselves (because we get each other best).
Details: @ The ADHD & Aspergers Centre, 55 Cork St. E., unit 305., Downtown Guelph, Ontario. Cost is $15/session, but the first session is FREE. Just Drop In! No diagnosis or registration necessary.
FREE - Monthly ADHD & Asperger's Support Group
Every First Thursday of the Month, 6:00 to 7:00pm
Delayed Due To CoVid-19
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Come by on the first Thursday of every month to connect with others with ADHD and/or ASD/Asperger's Syndrome. We typically vote on topics that attendees are interested in that day and share real-life stories that make us all feel heard and seen.
Common issues we discuss include addictions, making and keeping friends and romantic partners, self-care, procrastination, study skills, perfectionism, stigma, entrepreneurialism, accommodations, and finding the right work environment. This group is typically led by a practitioner with ADHD and/or ASD themselves (because we get it). |
Details: @ The ADHD & Aspergers Centre, 55 Cork St. E., Unit 305, Downtown Guelph, Ontario. There is no cost. Just Drop In! No diagnosis or registration necessary.
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