January 12, 2024

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Group

HOPE is a virtual parent/professional-led support group for the parents and caregivers of children/teens with ADHD, running for over 30 years. At HOPE meetings you will gain insights, share personal questions/concerns, and learn advocacy skills – in a nonjudgmental setting with individuals who have similar experiences relating to ADHD.

Meetings are FREE with no registration needed. Open to any and all parents/caregivers, relatives, and friends of a child or teen with ADHD. Currently, HOPE meetings are held virtually on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm. If you are interested in learning more about HOPE or receiving a meeting link, contact us via email: adhd.hope.niagara@gmail.com.

Current Meeting Schedule:

Sept 18:

ADHD Impacts the Whole Family – Explaining ADHD to your child, family, friends school staff

Oct 9:

ADHD Parenting Challenges – Managing impulsivity, emotional outbursts, parental disagreement, motivation

Nov 20:

No Nag Parenting – Less stressful daily routines + holiday survival tips

Dec 11:

ADHD Medication – Teamwork for best results (child/parent/medical/school)

Jan 15:

ADHD through the Ages and Stages (Child to Adult) – Increasing independence, self advocacy and self regulation

Feb 5:

Tips for Managing ADHD Challenges at School – eg. school avoidance, refusal, recess and classroom difficulties

Feb 26:

ADHD Management, More Than Meds – Improving sleep, healthy eating and exercise habits

March 19:

Coaching Tips for Executive Function Skills Improvement – Start planning for summer fun including skill building activities

April 9:

ADHD Plus, Coexisting Conditions – eg. depression, anxiety, LD’s, ODD

April 30:

Strategies for Decluttering – Organization and time management for ADHD famillies

May 21:

Making Friends and Improving Relationships – family, relatives, school mates

June 11:

Thriving with ADHD – Benefitting from ADHD positives, increasing self esteem

Meetings are held virtually Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about HOPE or receiving a meeting link, contact us via email: adhd.hope.niagara@gmail.com Additional Resources for ADHD Information: