Support Groups in RCT «
ADHD - ADD-LIB
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is an impairment that affects children's activity and attention control.
The group meets twice a month at Barnardos Family Centre, Llwynypia and Llanharan Drop-in Centre. There are no meetings in the school holidays.
For further infomation, please telephone Judith Richards on 01443 203697 or email: mumjy@aol.com
ADHD Group - Cynon
The group does not hold regular meetings. They provide information, advice and you can arrange to borrow books and videos.
For further information, please telephone Margaret Bevan on 01685 875493
ASD Parent Support Group
Parent support groups are running in Abercynon and Tylorstown, which are open to parents of children who have autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, specal educational needs or challenging behaviour (children do not have to be diagnosed or have statements of special educational need).
The groups are run by Peter Ford, On Track's Special Education Teacher. The groups provide information to those attending, and are informal and open access.
The Tylorstown group runs monthly at Tylorstown On Track Centre, Ashfield House, East Road, Tylorstown.
The Abercynon group runs monthly at the Abercynon Community Education Centre at Old Clock School, Ynysmeurig Road, Abercynon.
For specific details of when the group is meeting, please call Elaine Edwards or Peter Ford at On Track on 01443 757055
Asperger Syndrome Support Group - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Support group for parents and carers of children of any age with Asperger Syndrome. New members are welcome. The group meet on the third Monday of the month at Dewi Sant Hospital, Pontypridd at 7.30pm.
The children also meet as a group during school holidays.
Autism Support Group - Rhondda
A support group for parents and carers of children of any age with autism who are living in Rhondda. The group is informal and friendly.
Meets on the first Monday of the month at the Ivor Hael pub, Llywnypia at 7.30pm.
For further information, please telephone Mandy Dickinson on 01443 440811 or Sarah Morgan on 01443 684581
Autism and Asperger Support Association - Cynon Valley
Meetings are held monthly (apart from August)
They organise leisure and sports activities for children with autistic spectrum disorders, such as bowls, swimming, horse riding, quad biking, archery. The association also provide support to parents and carers.
For further information, please telephone Claire Griffiths on 01685 811369
Epilepsy Group - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Provides information to those with general and specific concerns and questions over epilepsy and other lifestyle matters.
For further information, please phone 01443 442919
Families Growing Together (F.G.T)
A family support group for families of children with challenging behaviour, particularly ADHD and related conditions.
Meets fortnightly at The Penyrenglyn Project, Corbett Street, Treherbert
For further information, please telephone Julie Spiller on 01443 773835
Friday's Child
Friday's Child is a support group for parent / carers of children with special needs. The group meet once a month in a variety of venues. New members are welcome.
For further information, please telephone Pauline Jones on 01443 223351 or email: jones@forestwalk.freeserve.co.uk
Learning Disability - Parent Forums
The Rhondda Parent Forum represents children and adults with a learning disability in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of services provided.
The group meets every month at the Adult Training Centre, Llwynypia.
For further information, please telephone Margaret John on 01443 772891 or email: mjohn444@btinternet.com
The Cynon Parent Forum represents the views of parents and carers of people with learning disabilities in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of services provided in the Cynon Valley.
For further information, please telephone David Morgan on 01685 811916 or email: davidmorgan.cvdf@tiscali.co.uk
The Taf Ely Parent Forum represents children and adults with a learning disability in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of services provided. The group meets every month at the Conference Centre, Treforest Day Centre.
For more information, please telephone Clive Pugh on 01443 237718 or email: buddyboy935@aol.com
Parent and Carer Network - Rhondda Cynon Taf
For all parents and carers of children & young people aged 25 and under with disabilities or special needs.
Every parent wants their child to reach their full potential and this Network aims to represent the collective views of parents and carers from within the community and contribute to positive, fundamental changes in the service provision for children. The group meets at various venues throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf.
For more information, please contact Caroline Wells on 0808 1001801 or email: Caroline.A.Wells@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
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Parent Support Team
A support group for parents/carers of disabled and SEN children, which is run by parents of disabled children.
Meets on the first wednesday of every month from 6pm until 8pm at the Miskin Christian Centre, Penrhiwceiber Road, Miskin, Mountain Ash.
The group offer a free bus service and a free creche run by qualified staff who are trained in working with disabled children.
For more information about the group, please call 07805 263402
If you wish to use the free bus, please call Melanie on 01685 884379
If you wish to use the creche, please call Gaynor on 07506 873041
Rhondda CAPS (Children and Parents Support)
A support group for parents and carers of children under 11 with disabilities in Rhondda. Meets every wednesday morning at the Barnardos Intensive Family Support Service, Llwynypia.
For further information, please telephone Anne Harris on 01443 422554
Rhondda Cynon Taf Dyspraxia & Dyslexia Support Group
Ygsol Hen Felin Parent & Toddler Support Group
Viva
Viva seeks to facilitate and create leisure and training opportunities for young people with and without disabilities by enabling them to participate fully and equally in local community activities. They are currently planning the establishment of parent / carer groups.
For further information, please telephone Viva on 01443 480297
* Information from the Carers Pack 2007-8, produced by the Carers Support Project *