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Neurodiversity-Affirming Parenting Group
This group provides basic education on topics of concern and helps parents design specific strategies to address the individualized concerns that group members bring to each session. You will walk away with an increased awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and ...
Hosted by Brandon Tessers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
This group provides basic education on topics of concern and helps parents design specific strategies to address the individualized concerns that group members bring to each session. You will walk away with an increased awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and ...
Parents of Special Needs Children Grades K-6
Add new skills and techniques to your parenting toolkit by attending this 6 session group discussion created especially for parents of children with these special needs: Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD. Learn how to use new strategies and techniques ...
Hosted by Alan R Graham
Psychologist, PhD, PCC, MCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
Add new skills and techniques to your parenting toolkit by attending this 6 session group discussion created especially for parents of children with these special needs: Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD. Learn how to use new strategies and techniques ...
TELEhealth: Social Skills for 5 to 10 year olds
Strengthen your child's social engagement and skills with the support of a Child Development Specialist and licensed therapist! Your child will learn and practice how to share ideas and solve problems together with same-aged peers, an essential aspect of social-emotional ...
Hosted by Center for Psychology & Wellness
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
Strengthen your child's social engagement and skills with the support of a Child Development Specialist and licensed therapist! Your child will learn and practice how to share ideas and solve problems together with same-aged peers, an essential aspect of social-emotional ...
Circle of Courage (ADD/ADHD)
This Circle of Courage, focuses on children and teens dealing with the everyday effects of Attention Disorders as well as overall anxiety issues.
Hosted by Courage To Connect Mental Health Center
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glenview, IL 60025
This Circle of Courage, focuses on children and teens dealing with the everyday effects of Attention Disorders as well as overall anxiety issues.
Social Skills Group
Help your 8-10 year old child improve his/her social skills through play. We do activities using physical movement in the attached gym while working on social skills. The kids love this active group and learn skills for getting along with ...
Hosted by Ellen Mazza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, IL 60035
Help your 8-10 year old child improve his/her social skills through play. We do activities using physical movement in the attached gym while working on social skills. The kids love this active group and learn skills for getting along with ...
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Hosted by North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Plaines, IL 60016
SociAbility Chicago
At SociAbility, our mission is to help children, young adults, and adults gain necessary life-long social skills to succeed in school, adulthood and beyond.
Hosted by Genevieve Thornton
Psychologist, PSY D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
At SociAbility, our mission is to help children, young adults, and adults gain necessary life-long social skills to succeed in school, adulthood and beyond.
ADHD Therapy Support Group
The group is online via Google Meets, and focuses on building confidence and connections with others who have similar experiences in the impact of ADHD, emotionally, personally, and professionally. We will process navigating relational challenges, building confidence, finding your voice, ...
Hosted by InTouch & Motion
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
The group is online via Google Meets, and focuses on building confidence and connections with others who have similar experiences in the impact of ADHD, emotionally, personally, and professionally. We will process navigating relational challenges, building confidence, finding your voice, ...
Neurodivergent Support and Process Group
This is a space for adults with ASD and/or ADHD (self diagnosed or otherwise) can come together and connect over the joys and struggles of being a neurodivergent adult in a world not built for us.
Hosted by Melissa Mooney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60660
This is a space for adults with ASD and/or ADHD (self diagnosed or otherwise) can come together and connect over the joys and struggles of being a neurodivergent adult in a world not built for us.
DBT and Executive Function Guided Process
Ongoing psychoeducation group to learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Executive Function Skills. The group will open with a specific skill or module as prompt and then space will then be held for members to learn and process the ...
Hosted by Christa Eastburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, C-DPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Ongoing psychoeducation group to learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Executive Function Skills. The group will open with a specific skill or module as prompt and then space will then be held for members to learn and process the ...
Unbroken Family Counseling
Unbroken Family Counseling exists to help individuals using a diverse team of highly trained and experienced therapists and community partnerships. Our therapists are trained in several areas ranging from early childhood development to the complex issues that effect marriage. So ...
Hosted by Addie Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Unbroken Family Counseling exists to help individuals using a diverse team of highly trained and experienced therapists and community partnerships. Our therapists are trained in several areas ranging from early childhood development to the complex issues that effect marriage. So ...
Adolescent
I have been providing adolescent group for over 25 years. The groups are designed to work on issues realted to Deprsssion, Anxiety, social issues, achievemnt, OCD,ADHD and learning problems.
The groups are always 6 members or less. Groups meet in the ...
Hosted by Andrew Mahoney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
I have been providing adolescent group for over 25 years. The groups are designed to work on issues realted to Deprsssion, Anxiety, social issues, achievemnt, OCD,ADHD and learning problems.
The groups are always 6 members or less. Groups meet in the ...
TELEhealth: Social Skills for 5 to 10 year olds
Strengthen your child's social engagement and skills with the support of a Child Development Specialist and licensed therapist! Your child will learn and practice how to share ideas and solve problems together with same-aged peers, an essential aspect of social-emotional ...
Hosted by Mariana Tokar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
Strengthen your child's social engagement and skills with the support of a Child Development Specialist and licensed therapist! Your child will learn and practice how to share ideas and solve problems together with same-aged peers, an essential aspect of social-emotional ...
Navigating the Lunchroom: Social Skills Training
Fitting in at school is harder than it has ever been before: kids can be mean to each other, classroom expectations add stress, and the pressure to fit in continues to increase. Studies show that kids with good social skills ...
Hosted by Caleb D Collins
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Fitting in at school is harder than it has ever been before: kids can be mean to each other, classroom expectations add stress, and the pressure to fit in continues to increase. Studies show that kids with good social skills ...
ADHD Therapy Support Group (Virtual)
Our ADHD Therapy Support Group is other Monday, virtually on Google Meets, 6-7pm. We found some common themes among our clients with ADHD, and thought you may have some clients too that would be interested. The group will focus on ...
Hosted by InTouch & Motion
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
Our ADHD Therapy Support Group is other Monday, virtually on Google Meets, 6-7pm. We found some common themes among our clients with ADHD, and thought you may have some clients too that would be interested. The group will focus on ...
DBT Process Group
DBT Tuesday Process. 4pm to 5:15pm. Virtual. All Demographics, ages 18 y/o and above. 75 Minutes skills focused process group. Expand skill knowledge and increase the effectiveness of skill use, reduce negative self talk and unbeneficial behaviors. Increase healthy executive ...
Hosted by Christa Eastburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, C-DPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
DBT Tuesday Process. 4pm to 5:15pm. Virtual. All Demographics, ages 18 y/o and above. 75 Minutes skills focused process group. Expand skill knowledge and increase the effectiveness of skill use, reduce negative self talk and unbeneficial behaviors. Increase healthy executive ...
6 Week Procrastination and Avoidance Group
This group addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate university students who are having difficulty getting their academic work completed. You will learn new skills to improve your organization, motivation, engagement, focus and self-management. You will have the opportunity to ...
Hosted by Sherri A Wandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
This group addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate university students who are having difficulty getting their academic work completed. You will learn new skills to improve your organization, motivation, engagement, focus and self-management. You will have the opportunity to ...
Neurodivergent young adults
We have recently started a small group for neurodivergent young adults. Preferred ages for the group are 18-23. The group is neurodiversity-affirmativ e, and focuses on providing social connections and support. The group has rolling admission, and we are accepting ...
Hosted by Jennifer Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60646
We have recently started a small group for neurodivergent young adults. Preferred ages for the group are 18-23. The group is neurodiversity-affirmativ e, and focuses on providing social connections and support. The group has rolling admission, and we are accepting ...
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.