What is add+up?
add+up stands for "Attention Deficit
Disorders: Uniting Parents". We are a registered charity, support and action
group run by parents of children with AD/HD
We issue a twice yearly newsletter which
keeps parents informed about forthcoming and past events, and also any updated
information on ADD/ADHD. We have an extensive library of books and videos for
hire.
We are a friendly group of parents and
children from all walks of life who share a common thread... we all live with
AD/HD which is a disorder that effects the whole family framework and not just
the individual with the diagnosis.
Together we are on a steep learning curve
on how to deal with AD/HD, how to secure practical help and how to enjoy our children
and the many special talents they possess.
We do not restrict our doors just to parents.
So all siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and all AD/HD children out there
- come along and be welcome - you belong here!
Together we can make a difference.
What do we do?
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We offer practical and emotional
support.
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We bring parents, carers, guardians
and children together in many social settings to boost their self esteem and invoke
a sense of belonging.
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We campaign to achieve better
and more beneficial services.
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We promote the empowerment
of all parents and carers.
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We keep the members informed
of the latest news and events be they local, national or international.
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Working together we raise funds
from many sources in order to provide better services for our children.
How are we doing it?
- By encouraging all people to find the practical
and financial help they may be entitled to and by offering any practical assistance
we can.
- By uniting parents to create a more effective
voice to instigate change.
- By producing a twice yearly newsletter.
- By inviting appropriate guests and speakers
to address our meetings.
Our main objectives:
- Raise public and professional awareness of AD/HD.
- For our children to take their rightful place
as valued members of the community.
What we have achieved:
- By working closely with Education, Social Services
and health, we have helped to create a protocol for the identification and management
of AD/HD. This was launched in January 2000.
- We have opened a Drop-In Centre which is situated
at 59 Billet Lane, Hornchurch. It is open weekdays (except wednesday) from 10am
until 2pm.
- We have achieved Registered Charity status in
order to make the best use of our finances for the benefit of all.
Children are our future.
We at add+up wish to see all children have a bright and fulfilling future,
reaching their potential and enjoying life. |
