Hur är det att leva med ADHD? Tankar och funderingar från ungdomar
NeuropsychologyNeurophysiologyNeurologyPersonligtSocialtHemSkolaDiagnosUpplevelseUngdomarPersonalSocialHomeSchoolDiagnosisExperienceADHDYoung personsNeurologiNeuropsykologiNeurofysiologiPsychologyPsykologiSocial SciencesMedicine and Health Sciences
The purpose of this study was to examine young persons' experiences of life with ADHD. Semi structured interviews were done with four boys age 14-18 years, diagnosed with ADHD. The interviews followed a guide that consisted of themes with questions. The themes examined were: diagnosis, school, home, social and personal issues and how these themes are connected to ADHD. The results indicate that it is hard to live with ADHD. The school days included social difficulties and problems with the school work. Most of the boys described their school situation as filled with exclusion and bullying. Their family situations have often been filled with conflicts; despite of this most of the boys have experienced a great support from their parents. They described how their situation is much better today than previously. All the participants have been confronted with the public's lack of knowledge concerning ADHD.