The ADHD Family Support Group Malta is a non-governmental organisation offering support, information, advice based on personal experience and a sympathetic ear. The Group is linked to the National Commission of Persons with Disabilities and the Malta Federation of Organisation of Persons with Disabilities. Agenzija Sapport also offers the group their advice.
The Committee is formed by parents of children with ADHD and often one or two parents who themselves have ADHD.
The Group's aims:
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To provide sufferers, their parents and professionals with information about the ADHD disorder; since it is only by education and knowledge that a person can be proactive;
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To undertake public education and awareness activities;
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To conduct educational activities aimed at educational and social care practitioners;
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To build a specialised library for use by people with ADHD, their parents, siblings, as well as professionals;
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To encourage parents and professionals to work together for the benefit of the child;
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To promote mutual support among members;
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To stimulate policy changes.
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To run a Barnardo’s Train the Trainers course for professionals – a project whereby the Support group will be addressing the needs of the persons diagnosed with the condition and who require training after diagnosis.
The ADHD Family Support Group meets up every Second Friday of the Month and this meeting is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about ADHD, as for e.g. parents of children just diagnosed with ADHD, Adults, Teachers, Facilitators, Professionals etc. Basically, we welcome all who want to learn more about this condition.
Meetings are held at Gian Frangisk Abela Upper Secondary School (Junior College), Msida, every Second Friday of the month at 6.30 p.m. Meetings normally function by having either ‘open’ discussion or else there are specific Guests who are invited to give talks related to ADHD.
During the meeting, PSD sessions are simultaneously organized for children over 7 (up to 12) and child-minding is normally available for the under 6’s.
Become a Member
Membership costs €16.30 per annum per family. For single parent families the cost is €5.82. Membership automatically entitles you to:
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Receive a monthly circular from the Committee with information about our future meetings;
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Free Babysitting services for the under 6’s during the meetings
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Free PSD sessions for children over 7 up to 12 yrs during the meetings;
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Special prices for coaching sessions with Specialist Coach;
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Use of the Resource Library
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Free newsletter
Should you wish to join the ADHD Family Support Group kindly send cheque payable to:
The ADHD Family Support Group
Send to:
The Honorary Treasurer
ADHD Family Support Group
P.O. Box 2,
STJ 1001
For more information visit their website
here.