Your parent or carer will probably have been in touch
with us to learn how to understand and manage ADHD.
The
next step is for you to be involved.
What
are the Young People's Groups?
The Young People's
Groups are for 12 to 18 year olds.
The
groups are run by people who understand ADHD.
The
sessions run for 1½ hours for six weeks during term-time.
You
will learn how to cope with your ADHD, and what it means to
have it.
You
can choose to have additional support during the week.
The
group covers:
What
ADHD is all about
What
goes on in the brain
Medication
The
Stop, Think and Do approach
Keeping
safe
Tips
for managing and organising at home and school/college
Feelings
and understanding yourself
Identifying
what you're good at.
The
groups aren’t very big - usually no more than 6 - but
you have lots of fun learning.
It makes
a big difference when you know about yourself and others around
you. Take a look at Alfie's Letter.
How
do I get into a group?
To
get on one of the groups, you must be referred to Liverpool
ADHD Foundation
by your GP, Community Paediatrician,
parent, school or agency (e.g. Connexions).
First
your parents or carers attend their group so they can learn
to understand and manage ADHD too, and then you will be invited
to your own Young People's Group.
What
we think about the groups
'For
the first time in my life, I told someone I have ADHD.'
'I feel like I belong
here.'
Where
are the groups run?
In
Liverpool
ADHD Foundation's
friendly learning room at our Toxteth
office.
