S.P.A.C.E. ADHD Group

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Stockport Parents of ADHD Children in Education

SPACE Stockport is a support group for parents and carers of children and young people in the Stockport area with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and associated conditions. The SPACE committee members are all local parents, who have children with ADHD.

We hold regular meet ups, which are an opportunity to talk to other parents who face the same challenges, in a relaxed and informal way. 

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition which is commonly characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD Inattentive Type, sometimes referred to as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is commonly characterised by inattention and impulsivity.

The term Attention Deficit can be misleading as it suggests that those with ADHD / ADD have a lack of attention, when the issue is usually that they have inconsistent levels of attention and difficulty controlling where it is directed. At one time ADHD was considered to be a condition which only affected male children. This is now known to be incorrect, but unfortunately the stereotype of unruly little boys continues to affect the diagnosis of girls and adults, particularly those without obvious hyperactivity.

INATTENTION

Easily Distracted
Difficulty Organising
Loses or Forgets Things
Difficulty Following Instructions
Doesn’t Appear To Listen

IMPULSIVITY

Speaks & Acts Without Thinking
Interrupts
Calls Out in Class
Acts The Clown
Rushes Through Work

HYPERACTIVITY

Fidgety
Regularly Taps, Fiddles, Touches
Restless
Always On The Go
Takes Risks

SPACE Parent & Carer Meet Ups

Our meet ups take place at The Dog and Partridge on the A6 in Stockport.

The Dog and Partridge
272 Buxton Road (The A6)
Great Moor
Stockport
SK2 7AN

Information For Parents

There is a lot of misinformation about ADHD which can be confusing, especially for those with a recent diagnosis. Here at SPACE we provide helpful information which allows parents to make informed decisions and signpost useful services.

There is no charge for parents or carers to attend our monthly meet ups, join our online community or attend guest presentations.

 

Raising Awareness

Here at SPACE we are committed to raising awareness about ADHD and fighting the various myths and damaging stereotypes associated with it

The more we understand the condition, the easier it is for us to help and support our children. Knowing the facts is also helpful when dealing with other people who have regular contact with our children such as relatives and teachers. Without an accurate understanding of what ADHD is, it can be difficult for them to understand why our children behave the way they do.

What is ADHD on Biteable.

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Happy ADHD Awareness Month!

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October is ADHD Awareness Month. We’ll be holding our monthly parent and carer meet up, this evening at The Dog and Partridge in Stockport between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm.

Here at S.P.A.C.E. we raise ADHD awareness all year round but in October we are a little bit louder. The theme of this year’s ADHD Awareness Month is Awareness is Key. Here at S.P.A.C.E. we know that our families need more than awareness, they need action, but awareness is a good start.

If teaching staff are aware of ADHD and how it may affect their students, then they can take action to support children and young people in the right way. If employers and HR departments are aware of ADHD, they can offer appropriate work place accommodations and access schemes like Access to Work to help their employees do their best work. Eliminating the stigma that is still commonly associated with this condition starts with awareness and improves with action.

We primarily support parents and carers of children with ADHD, but this condition has a strong hereditary factor and over the years, many of our parents and carers have identified that they themselves also have ADHD.

Unfortunately there are lots of myths around ADHD which have led professionals to ignore lots of common ADHD symptoms over the years. Now that we know that ADHD is a life long condition and can present differently to the stereotype of naughty boy behaviour, it’s not surprising that there has been a big increase in people recognising that the root cause of their challenges could be neurodiversity.

ADHD Awareness Month is a great time to find out more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (terrible and misleading name) Our useful resources page is a great place to start and we’d love to hear your suggestions for other reputable sources of information that you’ve found helpful.

For us every month is ADHD Awareness Month
For us every month is ADHD Awareness Month

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