North Canterbury ADHD parent and carer support group This group started in 2017, it is for parents, carers and family of children with ADHD, but no diagnosis is required. Many of their children have multiple diagnosis and most parents share a common experience of dealing with challenging behaviours.

This groups activities are directed by the parents themselves and lightly facilitated by myself and my colleague Suzy Ruddenklau, typically they meet and discuss matters related to parenting, education, health and relationships.

This is has been a very inclusive casual group who warmly welcome other parents, grandparents and carers.

Where parents can’t come without children the group understands but most find they appreciate being to have a short moment of time just for themselves.

The School Based Mental Health Team supports this group to coordinate their meetings and organise any speakers or resources the group wants.

We normally don’t end up finishing till 8pm as parents like to catch up.

This group runs on the opposite month to the Christchurch city ADHD parent and carer support group, run by Kaye Wolland of school based mental health team, some parents come to both groups.

Meeting dates for 2018

Wed 14th of March, Staffroom Amberley School 6.30-7.30pm

Wed 30th of May, Staffroom Amberley School 6.30-7.30pm

Wed 19th of September , School Hall, Amberley School 6.30-7.30pm

Wed 21st of November, School Hall, Amberley School 6.30-7.30pm