Participation Programme

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The Compulsory Communication Project is a participation programme for children and young people aged 10-19 which is designed by the young people themselves.

Our aim is:

• To support and improve the social inclusion and life chances of children, young people and families affected by ADHD

We plan fun activities and trips, working towards accreditation and completion of projects around everyday issues young people face.

These include:

• Drug and Alcohol Awareness
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Bullying
• Motivation
• Self Esteem Building
• Travel Training
• Managing your ADHD.

When young people complete the programme they are recognised and rewarded for their hard work and commitment, receiving a trip or activity of their choice which is agreed by the group.

The programme includes:

• Peer Mentoring scheme: Mentors and mentees come together on a weekly basis to offer monitored support and guidance. Mentors can work towards an ASDAN accreditation.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award: Young people complete the fun activity based programme and gain a nationally recognised accreditation, and participate in a three day residential organised by the young people themselves.
• Heartmath Programme: Young people are trained in how to use computer software which improves breathing patterns, resulting in reduced levels of stress and anxiety and overall improved well being.

We also have a Youth Forum, accessed via the Compulsory Communication Project’s Facebook page. Here young people can find out what’s going on, contribute to topical discussions and share their thoughts and opinions in a controlled and monitored online group.

We are trying to get our voices heard as loudly as possible! The Youth Board meets on a monthly basis to look at how we can action what young people want, how we can publicise all of the good work the Foundation does, how we can fund our work and organise events for all our service users.