ADD NI Childrens Charity Support Centre, Belfast

CHILDREN WITH AD/HD DESERVE THE BEST START IN LIFE.
Supporting and empowering children, young people, adults and families affected by AD/HD throughout Northern Ireland

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Who are we?
ADD-NI was originally established in 1997 as a support network for children, young people and families of those affected by AD/HD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD-NI provides a unique and specialised service, based in Belfast. We provide services across Northern Ireland, regionally and now have a satelite office based in Dungannon, The Hub of the North. Our sole aim is to promote and support the needs of those affected by AD/HD.

Our Visions
At ADD-NI we firmly believe ’all children with AD/HD deserve the best start in life’ and that this can be best achieved by ’supporting and empowering children, parents and adults’ with early interventions in order to nurture their ability to achieve their full potential and to cope better with difficulties associated with living with the effects of AD/HD. Moving from dependence to empowerment

Our Aims

• To provide support and information and raise awareness of the disorder across the NI.
• To work in partnership with children, young people and adults affected by AD/HD, their families and other agencies
• Through support, early intervention and preventative programmes we aim to build on each child / young person’s individual strengths enabling them to achieve their full potential

What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an internationally recognised medical condition affecting between 10% of school-aged children. It is characterised by the core behavioural symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

The inattentive, overactive, and impulsive behaviours of children with AD/HD can be difficult to manage and can place excessive strain on children, parents and families. In addition, AD/HD can have a significant disruptive influence on a child’s social development and relationships.

However, we believe that with appropriate intervention AD/HD is a most manageable condition.

Parental/Guardian Referral
Parents or guardians can fill out a referral to request ADD-NI services on behalf of their young person and for our parenting programme.

Self Referral
If you are an adult or young person over 16 years and have AD/HD you can self refer to our programmes.

Professional Referral
Professionals can refer young people and families to ADD-NI Services using the professional referral form.