Hi, my name is Jo and my eldest son is 10 years old and has ADHD.
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurobiological disorder. The core symptoms are inattention/distractibility, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
After years of struggling, he finally got diagnosed in April 2017. Life seems to be a constant fight with professionals and schools to get the help he needs.
I am not alone.
There are thousands of parents and children who struggle every day. Life can be so hard but we never seem to get any help.
Last month, I had enough!!
I got in contact with an old friend who not only has a child with ADHD, she also has it herself. She used to run a Charity for adults who have ADHD so she has lots of experience. We got together and decided to start up a local parent support group. Our 1st meet up was just advertised via Facebook and we met in a local garden centre cafe. 13 people came along...how amazing for a 1st session. We want to carry on with daytime meet ups, evening meet ups and hopefully even find somewhere for our ADHD children to meet and play without being judged.
We want to help these poor children who suffer with this medical condition.
We want to spread awareness and educate those who don't understand.
We want to help other parents and show them they are not alone.
Help us to help others.
Thank you,
Jo & Jo
ADHD Spelthorne UK

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