ADHD Association Inc
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Read more about ADHD Association Inc:
The Association, formed in 1977, is national, community-based and not-for-profit.
Our mission is to educate, support and advocate for those affected by ADHD by:
• Assisting people in making informed choices
• Being a credible national voice
• Being a centre of excellence for services offered
• Providing a repository of information that is accessible by all
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition with a characteristic group of problems. Typically it will result in academic underachievement and poor behaviour despite good intellect and quality parenting. The condition is widespread, misunderstood and frequently remains undiagnosed. This may lead to unrealistic expectations, condemnation and rejection.
Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, emotional instability, antisocial behaviour and poor co-ordination. Each child will vary in the type, number, frequency and severity of symptoms. Most children will carry some of these behaviours into adulthood with an increased tendency to alcohol and drug abuse and ongoing emotional difficulties.
The ADHD Association provides members with information on treatments and management, a library of books, videos and DVDs, newsletters, helpline counselling, speakers and support groups/contact with other ADHD families.
We also have monthly meetings for ADHD adults. A free inquiry pack can be sent out anywhere in NZ.
Winning a donation from Sovereign will help us achieve:
Printing and sending the latest information about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and its management to parents, schools, medical and community centres. Also to update our library with recent books and DVD's.
Our details:
| Registration No: | CC20648 |
| Region: | Hawke's Bay/East Coast, Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Rotorua, Manawatu/Wanganui/Kapiti, Northland, Taranaki, Wellington, Auckland, Canterbury/South Canterbury, Southland, West Coast, Nelson/Marlborough |
| Category: | Children's disability support, Children's learning related disorders, Children's health - mental wellness and support for emotional trauma, Parental advice and support, Teenage advice & support |
| Contact Person: | Marceline Borren (Co-ordinator) |
| Address: | PO Box 9063 Newmarket Auckland 1149 |
| Telephone: | (09) 8460913 |
| Email: | adhd@xtra.co.nz |
| Website: | www.adhd.org.nz |
| No. helped nationally: | 1500 |
| No. helped per project: | 300 - 500 |
| Existing sponsors or funders: | Lottery Grants Board JR McKenzie Trust COGS Auckland City Council |
