For Children and Young People
- NDHub Gloucestershire run The Hatch in Stroud. This is a place where neurodivergent adults, children and families come together to work on the farm. See The Hatch.
- Inclusion Gloucestershire run a monthly Zoom meeting for neurodivergent young people aged 13-19. . If you want to join the forum and have your say about things that are important to you, email: emilyl@inclusion-glos.org
- ADHD Foundation publish 4 magazine style booklets called The Umbrella Gang
- A Teenagers Guide to ADHD is published by ADHD Foundation
Parent and Adult Support
Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum run regular meet-ups for parents around the county.
Gloucestershire Parent Carer Alliance provide a SEN support and advice service for parents.
SENDIASS Gloucestershire provides information, advice and support on SEND to parents and carers of children and young people under 25.
NDHub Gloucestershire runs groups across the county for ND adults, including some for parents.
GLAD Parents is Gloucester based and provides support and events for families with SEN children.
Stroud ADHD Collective runs peer support groups for Stroud adults with ADHD, including parents.
Wotton Area Neurodivergent Support Group for ND adults and parent/carers of ND children including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, PDA. Meets twice monthly
Minchinhampton Additional Needs Parent Support Group meets monthly and is for any family members of children with additional needs.
ADHD UK runs various national online adult support groups, some specifically for parents/carers.
Useful Web Sites
| ADHD |
Additude – US based resource with many webinars and articles, mostly free ADDISS – UK national charity ADHD UK – UK national charity ADHD Foundation – UK national charity, has resources for all ND conditions Psychology Services – Dr Susan Young, leading expert on ADHD and Autism. Includes resources for healthcare professional Understanding ADHD – free online Open University course ADHD: Current Reasearch and Practice – free online course from King’s College London |
| Autism |
National Autistic Society – charity which runs schools, campaigns and training Autistica – charity which campaigns and conducts research Autism Alliance – national partnership of organisations supporting autistic people |
| Dyscaculia | Dyscalculia Association – teacher training and information |
| Dysgraphia | The Brain Charity – support for those with Dysgraphia |
| Dyslexia | British Dyslexia Association – helpline support, also campaigning and training |
| Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder |
Dyspraxia UK -private company offering services for those with dyspraxia |
| Foetal Alcohol Syndrome | National Organisation for FASD – charity that provides support and campaigns |
| TICS/Tourettes | Tourettes Action – charity providing support and campaigning |
Mental Health Crisis - Risk to Life or Serious Injury
If you feel like you might attempt suicide or that you or anyone else may suffer serious harm this is a medical emergency.
Either:
- Call 999
- Go to Gloucester Royal Hospital A&E
- Call Gloucestershire Crisis Team 0800 169 0398
- If hearing-impaired Text Crisis Team:
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- 07775510693 – 7am – 9.30pm
- 07768776863 – 9.30pm – 7am
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Other Mental Health Support
Studies have shown that neurodivergent people are more likely to experience mental ill-health.
There is no shame in asking for help, whoever you are. Here is a small selection of options:
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