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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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Tuesday Is The New Wednesday!

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Tuesday is the new Wednesday! Our monthly parent meet ups are moving to Tuesdays.

From March we will be at the Dog and Partridge on the 2nd Tuesday of every month between 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm.

We made the decision to change days as unfortunately the Dog and Partridge was unavailable on Wednesdays for the rest of the year. The alternative would have been to find a new venue, which we felt would be a bigger problem for most of our parents. It’s also surprisingly difficult to find a friendly, accessible private space, especially without having to pay for room rental.

We have been extremely lucky that the Dog and Partridge has always hosted us without charge. As a registered charity, this is important, because it means that we are able to save money by not spending funds on room hire. We’re also able to welcome our parents and carers into a friendly, hospital, venue and we know that this often makes attending our meet ups less stressful, especially for those coming along for the very first time.

Our next meet up is on Tuesday 14th March 2023 at 7.00 pm. We’ll be sending out our usual newsletter a couple of days before confirming the day, date and time. If you don’t already receive our monthly emails feel free to Join one of our mailing lists

As always our monthly meet ups are purely for parents and carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Same meet ups, different day of the week.

See you next Tuesday

Claire, Donna and Michelle

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