the add-vance adhd and autism trust
ADD-vance is a dedicated group of professionals, who also happen to be parents
of children affected by ADHD and/or Autism. Our mission is to support the
families of children affected by these conditions and the professionals involved
in their care. We want to increase understanding, provide support and change
perceptions of these complex neurological conditions, so as to improve the
wellbeing and reduce the social isolation of these young people and their
families. ADD-vance is now a registered charity with a team of over 20 dedicated
trainers, coaches, admin staff and volunteers. ADD-vance was set up in
Hertfordshire in 1996 as a constituted voluntary organisation by Anne Ross.
Anne, a parent of children affected by ADHD and Autism, found little support for
mums like her so resolved to fix the situation. ADD-vance started as a telephone
helpdesk in Anne’s home and grew to include support groups, training and
coaching. In 2013 we registered as a charity. Today we have a small office in
Hatfield that supports our trainers and coaches who work all over Hertfordshire
and beyond.
