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ADHS Deutschland is a non-profit support Association with voluntary members at federal, regional and local levels, representing approximately 5000 members and running more than 250 support groups, as well as a telephone network nationwide since 1980: ADHS Deutschland : - offers regular advanced training for its regional group leaders in order to ensure high quality standards in services provided;
- organizes regional and nationwide continuing education courses for parents, educators, physicians, therapists, people diagnosed with ADHD and members of the Association;
- provides the impetus for the implementation of projects and therapies by social institutions, charities, etc.;
- initiates and provides support for the collaboration in working parties and networks;
- maintains a high profile at regional, nationwide and international conferences by providing speakers who are knowledgeable in this field;
- develops and maintains contact with other national and international organizations who have similar objectives for a coordinated representation of common interests, particularly on a political level;
- promotes causal research as well as diagnosis and therapy for people of all ages who have ADHD, including comorbidities:
- offers contacts and exchange of experiences, conferences, continuing education courses and publications on the issue of ADHD and coexisting/co-morbid conditions;
- operates in accordance with evidence-based medicine while remaining open towards new developments, and politically neutral and independent from sponsorship;
The Concern of Support Groups in ADHS Deutschland
Many parents of children with ADHD have experienced a lengthy and frustrating odyssey in search of support. Often they have been refused support half-heartedly or impatiently when they were hoping for help. As a result, they have experienced many difficult years in their private and professional lives. The disorder is often not diagnosed in adults because the clinical picture is still largely unknown in adulthood. Those affected need impartial listeners, expert help, self-help and learning aids. They need information on relevant publications, school guidelines or legislation. Others would like to share their knowledge and experience with similarly affected people or with the public.
ADHS Deutschland supports these concerns through its numerous self-help groups. “neue AKZENTE”
The ADHS Deutschland magazine “neue AKZENTE,” which members receive three times a year free of charge, offers information on:
• the latest news from science, medicine and therapy
• interesting news and special reports from the support groups
• reviews of new books about the issue of ADHD
• news from “ADHS Deutschland”
“Neue AKZENTE” is complemented by an annual reference book on particular topics. ADHS Deutschland Publishing House
In addition to its own publications, ADHS Deutschland offers informative material and recommended literature for people who have ADHD, and/or others who have a personal or professional interest in finding out more about the condition. They provide commendable books on issues related to ADHD.
Contact Bundesgeschäftsstelle
Poschingerstr.16
12157 Berlin
Fon 030 85 60 59 02
Fax 030 85 60 59 70
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www.adhs-deutschland.de
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