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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.

Funky Monkey Coffee Company
175 – 177 Bramhall Lane
Stockport
SK2 6JA

 

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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Musical Artists With ADHD

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We regularly try and showcase celebrities and other successful people with ADHD as a way of helping to to promote the positive side of this greatly misunderstood and extremely stigmatised condition.

This year as part of ADHD Awareness Month Claire compiled a Spotify Playlist full of songs by artists with ADHD. Let us know if we missed any of your favourite artists.

Happy ADHD Awareness Month

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Here at SPACE we like to celebrate ADHD Awareness every month but in October our voices get a little bit louder because all over the world organisations both big and small share awareness at the same time.

ADHD Awareness Month 2020

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For us here at SPACE every month is ADHD Awareness Month, but October is the time when the whole community shouts at the same time.

We hoped that by now we wouldn’t still need to tell people about ADHD, we’ve been telling people for years but the message still hasn’t fully got through so throughout the year and especially in October we share key bits of information about ADHD. What it is, what it isn’t, which “facts” are actually myths and probably most importantly that the never-ending stereotype of 10 year old boys bouncing off classrooms walls isn’t the only way it presents.

For the rest of the month (and with slightly less fanfare, every month after that) we’ll be sharing facts, information, quotes and other interesting ADHD titbits to help you feel more informed. 

We’d also love you to get involved. If you see things on our public Facebook page, Twitter account or Instagram and feel able to share them, like them or comment on them, then please do. If you know somebody that would benefit from visiting our website feel free to share the link. If you have questions that we can answer for you, let us know.

Over the next month we will be sharing opportunities for you to tell us what you think, share your experiences and have your say. bot on our websites and on our social media channels. We have an online community for parents and carers of children with ADHD and that community isn’t just about the three people that officially run this charity, it’s a community for parents and carers of children with ADHD. Ignorance and stigma around ADHD harms our families and their wider communities

We’re going to be as creative as we can in the time allowed to shout from the rooftops about ADHD and we’d love you all to get on the roof and shout with us. 

Happy ADHD Awareness Month

The SPACE Team

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