HYPERACTIVE CHILDREN'S
SUPPORT GROUPRegistered Charity No. 277643The Hyperactive Children's Support Group (HACSG) was founded in 1977 and
grew almost overnight into a national association. It was granted charitable
status in 1979. The aims of the group are to: - help and support hyperactive children and their parents
- conduct research, and promote investigation into the incidence of
hyperactivity in the UK (its causes and treatments)
- disseminate information concerning this condition
There are some local groups in the UK started by parents of hyperactive
children. There are also "contact parents", who have offered to help
newly joined members in their locality. Support and shared experiences can
reduce the stress caused by having a child with behavioural problems and
allergies. Membership is on an annual basis, with three newsletters to keep members
up-to-date on the latest information concerning research, information, and
recipes, and additions to the "safe shopping" guide which the group
publishes. Members also receive a copy of the 32-page diet handbook,
"Hyperactive Children - a Guide to their Management". Fees and publications Family membership costs £12.00 for the first year, including the diet
handbook. The annual renewal fee is £8.50. For professionals (teachers,
doctors, health visitors, etc.), associate membership is available at the same
rates. For families on Income Support, the corresponding fees are £8.00
and £6.50 respectively. Members receive three free journals per year, and are entitled to local
group membership and free advice from the group centre. It is not possible to
give individual medical advice, but the group has medical advisors and is also
in touch with various hospitals and doctors. Professional information packs are available for professionals, at a nominal
cost of £7.50 (please state your profession when ordering, i.e. health
visitor, teacher, etc.). If a copy of the diet handbook only is required,
please send £3.50, mark your envelope "Diet handbook only,
please", and allow 28 days for delivery.
Hyperactive Children's Support Group
71 Whyke Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
P019 2LD  01903 725182
 01903 734726
 http://www.hyperactive.force9.co.uk/
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