ADDUP support group for children with ADHD

ADDUP stands for “Attention Deficit Disorders: Uniting Parents”. We are a registered charity, support and action group run by parents of children with ADHD

We are a friendly group of parents and children from all walks of life who share a common thread… we all live with ADHD 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 ADHD, 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 ADHD children out there – come along and be welcome – you belong here!

Our Mission Statement:
Addup supports, nurtures and educates families living with and professionals working with ADHD. We do this by recognising and celebrating the uniqueness of each person with passion, commitment and a smile – whilst keeping the family at the heart of everything.

Together we can make a difference.

What do we do?

• We offer practical and emotional support.
• We teach parents/carers new skills to manage ADHD in their everyday lives to help reduce the risk of family breakdowns.
• We teach children how to manage their ADHD and encourage them to remain in education to achieve their true potential.
• We bring parents, carers, guardians and children together in many social settings to boost their self esteem and invoke a sense of belonging.
• We offer a range of training packages to schools for both staff and pupils.
• We empower parents/carers with the correct information needed to meet with the professionals involved in their child’s life, giving them confidence to manage the many aspects of their child’s disabilities.
• We campaign to achieve better and more beneficial services and we work with the statutory services to help identify gaps in provision to improve services for children with ADHD.
• Working together we raise funds from many sources in order to provide better services for our children.

How are we doing it?

• By organising activities for children and young people with ADHD and their siblings to meet their specific needs.
• By offering training/information to parents/carers teaching them new skills to manage their family more effectively.
• By working together as a united voice for all parents/carers of children with ADHD and challenging behaviours to make changes that will benefit the children.
• By engaging with the statutory services and raising issues that affect the entire family.
• 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 inviting appropriate guests and speakers to address our meetings.