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Due to covid 19 both groups and have a reduced ratio and fixed location:
The Programs run from Sunnyside Church, 58 Grosvenor
Sadly, no longer a epic pot luck, light snacks offered and occasional meal nights

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SISG resumes Feb 5th!

SISG A fun night where teens, ages 12-17, can hang out in a safe and inclusive environment. SISG purely a social hang out w/ very little structure.  It is best suited to Tier 1 ASD/ADHD teens.  Our socials revolve around a group meal, usually our famous pot luck.  We then break into groups for games, music, sometimes movies or planned group activities and our popular lounge.   
  • First Friday of each month
  • 6-9 pm
  • Our Famous Pot Luck since 2016
  • Fun board and card games, Double Deck Saboteur anyone!
  • Video game room w/ our RETROCADE, Wii & Nintendo Switch


Spectrum Insights Social Group
& Tao Hop
are located at:

58 Grosvenor Ottawa ON

Cost: due to covid 19 we are no longer taking payment for 10 months.  Parents buy tickets, 5 for Sept to Jan and can re purchase in Jan to finish off the season.
  • $125+HST ($141.25) for 5 sessions 
Program runs from
September 2020 to June 2021


Please note this group is not appropriate for any aggressive behaviours or students that may potentially run off.  Students must be able to exhibit independence and follow instructions. Our social group is not suited for students who require a lot of structure. We require new students be interviewed before attending.

To find out if the SISG is right for your Son or Daughter please fill out our intake form:
  • NEW STUDENT FORM
For more information:
  • info@spectruminsights.ca 
Activities for our 2019/2020 year:
  • Sept 6 - pot Luck and Nintendo Switch introduction.  Bring your controllers for more multiplayer action!
  • Oct 4 Magic the Gathering Deck Building. Free Deck to take home!  Pot Luck
  • Nov 1  - Retro Halloween Movie and spooky potluck
  • Dec 6 - XMAS ONESIE PARTY.   Prizes to everyone who wears a onesie!
  • January 3 Yugio Night.  Learn to play the game and build decks.  Decks stay w/ SISG. Pot Luck
  • February 7 Summer camp registration
  • March 6 - Hot Dog Night
  • April 3 Dad Joke face off part 3!
  • May 1 Star Wars Day "May the 4th Be w/ You" Watching Star Wars III Revenge of the Sith
  • June 5 Final party and epic pot luck
*Dates are not final, they may change.  Parents will be notified.
If you are not getting the monthly newsletter, please let us know and we will add your name to the list.
info@spectruminsights.ca



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T.H resumes Feb 13!

Tao Hop is meant to be a program that takes the skills we teach in Summer camp and apply them during the school year! We normally take the students on outings in Ottawa, to eat out and attend activities they can repeat w/ friends. The goal is to provide a social environment but also teach independence. Due to covid 19 we are restricted to a fixed location.  Details on the event below.
An advanced social group where teens, ages 12-17, can hang out in a safe and inclusive environment.  Students who have attended our Summer programs or mastered many of the social/Life skills we teach are eligible.
Our socials revolve around a group meal, usually our famous pot luck.  We then break into groups for games, music, sometimes movies or planned group activities and our popular lounge. 
 
  • 2nd Saturday of each month
  • 6-9 pm
  • Epic Pot Lucks!
  • Fun board and card games, Double Deck Saboteur anyone!
  • Video game room w/ our RETROCADE, Wii & Nintendo Switch
Below are some of the activities we did in 2019. Tao Hop is meant to be a program that takes the skills we teach in Summer camp and apply them during the school year!
Sept 21 - Level One
Oct 19 - Archery Tag and Pizza the Hut
Nov 16 -Escape Room
Dec 21 - Xmas Shopping & East Side Marios
January 18 - Flying Squirrel and Swiss Chalet
Feb 15 -3 games of  Laser Quest and St Hubert
March 14 - (date change so we dont interfere w/ March break) Museum
April 18 - Gym and The Barley Mow for eats
May 16 - Tulip Fest Picnic
June 20 - House Party and Pizza!





"My twelve year old son, Mitchell, has attended about six of the social skills groups since we first found out about them. John Anderson, the director of the group, has been wonderful in helping ease "first meeting jitters" and getting the kids interacting and having fun. I also like that he gives feedback after the group about my child's experience, and even posts some pictures of the group from that evening!
I love that these groups are on a drop-in basis, even though Mitchell likes them so much he's decided to attend every one. Based on this wonderful experience, I'm also signing him up for the summer camp!"
- Brenda


  58 Grosvenor Ave Sunnyside Wesleyan Church - Please use the side entrance on Sunnyside.

What Our Clients Are Saying

I have accompanied clients for 2 summers to John's camp. I have been to the Social & Life Skills Camp and the 18 and older "Moving Forward Camp." My clients and myself look forward each summer to attending his camp. 
John has excellent behaviour management skills, teaches the clients social and life skills (planning your bus route, bus etiquette, looking at a menu and ordering, tipping, planning and organizing outings, getting to know people, body language, budgeting money, etc.) that are important to daily living as well as incorporating the clients' interests that are age appropriate. He develops a great relationship with the clients and jokes around with them to develop a rapport. Sometimes our daily schedule changes, which helps clients deal with changes that can occur in every day life. The clients develop friendships with each other and help each other out thanks to John's teaching. John allows the clients to make mistakes and encourages them to work as a team to solve the problem. John captures our daily outings on camera and/or film so parents can view their children interacting and having fun at camp. 

It is a great camp for fostering independence while incorporating your child's interest which in turn creates motivation! I have been to many summer camps and this camp is one of the top camps that my clients and myself look forward to attending each summer! 

Melisa Gibson - Itinerant Educational Assistant

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