Neurodivergent and Chronic Conditions Student Support Group
This is a support group for neurodivergent students and students living with chronic conditions who are seeking support to navigate alternative learning methods and develop confidence and communication skills to help navigate interpersonal relationships, including interactions with professors & teaching/academic aides.聽 Neurodivergent students include, for instance those who believe they have attention deficits, hyperactivity, hyperfocus, learning disabilities, or feel they are on the autism spectrum. This group is also open to neurodivergent students who experience associated physical symptoms and/or have chronic conditions (for instance gastrointestinal conditions, seizures). Participants of this group will have the opportunity to share mutual experiences, challenges, and tips on navigating academic and personal wellness at McGill.
*Please note that we will NOT be offering assessments or diagnoses for ADHD/ADD/ASD/LDs or any other condition.
GROUP FORMAT:
Participants will meet weekly for 10 weeks.聽 Group size is limited to 8 participants. If the group is full, additional students will be placed on a waitlist in case space opens prior to the group starting.
Each 60-minute session (11:00AM to 12:00PM) will begin with a check-in, then move on to a discussion around the theme of the day and will finish with time for questions and identifying key takeaways from the session which will eventually be used to create a wellness plan at the end of the semester.聽 Breaks can be taken as needed.
To register for this group, you must be referred by a Hub professional. 聽If you're interested in joining, please reach out to a Hub professional聽/wellness-hub/contact-us听-听听/wellness-hub/about-hub/clinicians/local-wellness-advisors聽to make an appointment to discuss if this group is appropriate for you.