http://www.danda.org.uk/

DANDA – the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association has been set up for
people with Dyspraxia, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and other related conditions
such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It is run by adults with one or more of these
conditions, thus following the Madrid declaration of 2002, which stated that
organisations should be run by its users.

DANDA is a national registered charity with its administrative and fund-raising
centre in London. Founded in 2003, it is financed mainly by membership
subscriptions and private donations.

DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group as it became
clear that most people that joined did not have dyspraxia condition alone but
had other linked Neuro-Diverse conditions. Most in fact had ADHD, Asperger’s
Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It seemed this was the norm rather than the
exception. Dyspraxia will remain one of the main priorities as we are the only
group catering for the needs of all adults with this condition. However, more
and more people wanted to know more about the other conditions they had,
especially those with Asperger’s and ADHD. Many dyspraxics in fact joined groups
for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome but none are run by Asperger’s adults
themselves and there are no ADHD groups for adults here, just for children.

We have groups for people with the conditions and we will give contacts for
DANDA in your area when you become a member. We have a newsletter, which will
come out at least twice a year, and we intend to produce leaflets on
Neuro-diversity, as well as a book on the subject on the same lines as Living
with Dyspraxia. A website will also be set up. Our first conference is planned
for next May for those with the conditions. We hope also to run conferences for
medical professionals soon in conjunction with the Dyscovery Centre. We will
encourage research and also increase awareness of these conditions in the
workplace and amongst advocacy agencies and those dealing with the Disabled

The Objectives of DANDA are as follows:

1) To help adults with Developmental dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and
related conditions reach their full potential by providing and improving
emotional and practical support, particularly for those conditions for which
there has been less provision – such as dyspraxia

2) To raise awareness and understanding of these conditions in adulthood,
particularly their assessment, their effects, their treatment and the
inter-relationship between the different conditions


3) To establish networks of groups to help adults with these conditions get
involved in activities for interaction, mutual support, and education, provided
that the activities shall be charitable.

DANDA has been set up to address the problems with Dyspraxia and related
Neuro-Diverse conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.

Some of the activities of DANDA are:

Raising awareness of Dyspraxia and related conditions amongst the general public
and other organisations that are active in similar fields, including health and
educational professionals.

Forming and servicing self-help groups throughout the UK.

Simplifying and increasing diagnosis, particularly in the NHS.

Offering support, advice and counselling to adults with Neuro-Diverse
conditions, particularly in education and employment.

Acting as a resource and information centre for health and education
professionals and adults generally.

Producing a newsletter "DANDA network" twice a year, and information leaflets.

Organising conferences and talks about Dyspraxia and related conditions for
adults, carers and professionals.

Ensuring we are represented in the wider disability movement.

Please join us in our work. For details of how to become a member Click Here

http://www.danda.org.uk/




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