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

ADHD Parent Support 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 usually take place at Funky Monkey on a monthly basis and we hope to restart them soon.

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 New Year – Welcome to 2022

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Happy New Year!

As we head into 2022, our thoughts turn to our monthly parent and carer meet ups. There has unsurprisingly been a lot of upheaval over the last couple of years, but despite the ongoing uncertainty it’s time to fill those shiny new diaries with the dates of this year’s SPACE meet ups. We will be sticking to our regular slot of the second Wednesday of the month, between 7.00 and 9.00 pm, but we will be changing location. Our January meeting will be held at a brand new venue – The Dog and Partridge in Great Moor Stockport.

Our monthly meet ups are a core part of our group and is a really valuable way for parents of children with ADHD to meet other people that share their challenges, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. In addition to our face to face meet ups, we also have a private Facebook group, a public Facebook page and a Twitter account. We are also on Instagram and have a very neglected TikTok account.

Our face to face meetings and private Facebook group are strictly for parents and carers only, but we welcome the opportunity to raise awareness and share information about ADHD on the rest of our platforms, including our website. If you are the parent or carer of a child with ADHD, then you are able to attend any of our monthly meet ups and although we are based in Stockport, you are still welcome to attend if you live out of area. Throughout this year we hope to be able to reinstate our guest speaker slots.

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