ADHD/ASD SUPPORT GROUP

 The NEW Wednesdays is back! 

Wednesdays is a group set up by parents of children with ADHD and/or ASD.  The aim is to provide support to other parents and siblings and a club for children with ADHD and/or ASD.

Wednesdays primarily deals with families of children between the ages of 5 and 11.  In a past life Wednesdays has run work shops, had speakers, run a youth club, done fun days and even provided a children only fun club on Saturdays.

This website is designed for Parents of ADHD and ASD Children, their siblings, carers and teachers and of course anyone else who may be interested.

Our children have either been diagnosed with or are waiting for a diagnosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Aspergers syndrome.

We are a  group of Parents that meet for activities and support in Plymouth. Although still a relatively new and small group, our "bizarre" children fit in nicely!!. Children with ADHD and ASD often find life difficult within normal social parameters, their strange, bossy or withdrawn behaviour can receive more jibes and taunts than caring and understanding.

Wednesdays Club

The club meets every other Wednesday (Next session 22nd April 2009) at Mutley Baptist Church Hall from 4.30pm until 5.30pm.  The club is open to children with (or showing signs of) ADHD and/or ASD, siblings and parents.  This also provides the chance for parents to get together over a cup of coffee.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The AGM took place on Thursday 19th March 2009 at Plymouth Guildhall, THANK YOU to those who attended.  The minutes to the AGM will appear on our Cclub Information page as soon as it has been agreed.  There were not enough applications for positions on the committee therefore it was agreed that a SGM will take place in April to elect the new members.  If you are interested in a position on the committee please go to the vacancies page for details of how to apply.  The minutes are now available on the Club Information page.

A child with any disability is a challenge in itself, but invisible disabilities can cause additional stress to the child and the rest of the family.  A child with ADHD/ASD is often seen as 'naughty' by outsiders who witness the tantrum they might have in the supermarket. 

There are some treatments and medications that can help our special kids, but most of our difficulties are with people who just do not understand our quirky little families.

Actually getting a diagnosis within Plymouth is often a lengthy procedure, with as many ups as downs and minimal support for parents.  Our aim is to bring these more frequently commonly diagnosed conditions to the forefront of others lives, educating and having fun along the way, taking pride in our children who are after all our future generations.

Be sure to leave some feedback in our Guestbook, it helps us see that the site is working.