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!
*NEW* Parents of Kids with ADHD & Autism (Lvl 1) Class
5 Sessions: Apr 19 / '23, Apr 26 / '23, May 3 / '23, May 10 / '23, May 17 / '23

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)
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 Covid
Mar 7th to Apr 4th, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00pm for 5 Saturdays
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 - DELAYED Due To Covid
When:
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
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 & Spectrum Centre, 55 Cork St. E., unit 305., Downtown Guelph, Ontario. Cost is $15/session. 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 & Spectrum Centre, 55 Cork St. E., unit 305., Downtown Guelph, Ontario. Cost is $15/session. 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
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.
"Multiple"by Xpectro is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0