The Connected Mothers’ Club

A Monthly Support Group for Mothers of Neurodivergent and/or Disabled Children

At Pathways we believe that no mother should walk the parenting journey alone — especially when that journey includes advocating for a neurodivergent and/or disabled child. The Connected Mothers' Club was created as a nurturing space where moms can come together, share experiences, and feel truly supported by those who understand the unique joys and challenges they face.

Is this group for you?

If you’re a mother of a neurodivergent and/or disabled child, you’ve likely asked yourself at least once: “Does anyone really get what I’m going through?”

The truth is — parenting a neurodivergent and/or disabled child comes with unmatched love and unique challenges. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or just in need of a space where you don’t have to explain everything… this group is for you.

Ask yourself:

  • Do you sometimes feel alone in your parenting experience, even when surrounded by others?

  • Are you navigating diagnoses, therapies, or school meetings and wish you had someone to talk it through with?

  • Do you crave connection with other moms who truly understand neurodiversity and disability — without judgment or unsolicited advice?

  • Are you seeking practical tools for parenting and a place to just exhale?

  • Would you benefit from guidance from a parent coach who respects your child’s neurotype and your lived experience?

If you nodded “yes” to even one of these — welcome. You’ve found your place.

*We ask that parents who are not yet established clients at our clinic to please email ALLY@PATHWAYSLEARNING.CA to schedule an Initial Parent Consultation before joining this group program. Thank you!

This service is eligible for Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding under Parent Support & Education.

What exactly IS The Connected Mothers’ Club at Pathways?

The short answer?
The Connected Mothers’ Club is a monthly support group.

Here’s what that REALLY means…
The Connected Mothers’ Club at Pathways is a monthly support group designed specifically for mothers of neurodivergent and/or disabled children. It’s more than just a meeting — it’s a community, a lifeline, and a space to belong.

Led by a Neurodiversity-Affirming Parent Coach with over 10 years of experience, this group offers a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where moms can come together to:

  • Share their stories and struggles

  • Learn from one another’s experiences

  • Receive compassionate guidance grounded in neurodiversity-affirming values

  • Build lasting connections with others on a similar path

Whether you're parenting an Autistic, ADHDer, PDAer, a child with a developmental delay, physical disability, etc. — you're welcome here!

Each session includes both open conversation and gentle structure around topics like understanding and meeting our own needs as mothers, navigating loneliness, growing our parental resiliency, demands of raising multiple children, fears and anxieties about our children’s futures, partner and co-parent dynamics, and celebrating your strengths and wins as a mother.

More about Ally, our Parent Coach:
Ally has extensive experience supporting families in the areas of neurodiversity, disability, and gender affirming parenting, connection and repair dynamics, childhood development, advocacy within the school and health systems, and humanistic psychology principles. She aims to provide feedback and strategies to empower you in creating deeper and more fulfilling connections within your home and your community, and to provide effective advocacy skills and language to help you and your child thrive.

Ally has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Regina and has achieved additional courses and certificates in the areas of parent coaching, attachment theory, childhood development, and family wellness. She has focused her work and continuing education on childhood and adolescent development, neurodiversity affirming care, mindfulness practices, and parenting support.

Important Details + Registration:

Cost: $50.00 per session (eligible for ASDIF - Parent Coaching/Education)

Dates: July 14th & August 18th  (Summer DROP-IN sessions, Fall sessions will be multi-week sessions)

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Pathways Learning Centre (4420 Albert St.)

Format: Casual; come as you are. Small group setting for comfort and connection. 

Cancellation of Drop-in Registration: At least 24 hours notice must be given if you decide to cancel your drop in registration. Any cancellations within 24 hours of the program date will result in a 100% charge.

If the session is FULL, you can add yourself to the waitlist for a cancellation spot via the Jane App.