ADHD

Kristin Leer var 44 år gammel, mor til tre børn og på vej til at uddanne sig til psykiater, da hun endelig fandt ud af, hvad det var, hun kæmpede med. Til trods for sin lægeuddannelse forstod hun ikke selv, hvorfor simple hverdagsopgaver var uoverkommelige eller hvorfor hun havde problemer med at huske aftaler, at betale regninger til tiden og følge med i børnenes fritidsinteresser. Samtidig var hun så stresset på sit job, at hun overvejede at forlade arbejdsmarkedet. Det var en stor lettelse for forfatteren at få at vide, at det er fordi, hun har ADHD. Og et af hendes budskaber i denne bog er, at man får et bedre liv med en diagnosticeret og behandlet ADHD. En ubehandlet ADHD kan let føre til, at man som voksen bliver ensom, ikke får en uddannelse, glider ud af arbejdsmarkedet og bruger alkohol eller stoffer som selvmedicinering. ADHD kan have nogle forbløffende positive sider, men kan også betyde et liv med mange svære udfordringer, og spændet i funktionssvigt kan være meget stort. Kristin Leers bog giver nye indfaldsvinkler til, hvordan ADHD kan forstås, den gennemgår diagnosekriterier og behandlingsformer og tilbyder fremragende mestringsstrategier for hverdagen. Bogen er skrevet til dig der har ADHD, din kæreste, forældre, søskende, lægen, læreren og alle andre, der gerne vil være klogere på, hvordan et liv som barn, ung og voksen med ADHD kan leves og mestres. Kristin Leer er fra Trondheim og er uddannet psykiater og psykofarmakolog. Hun arbejder i dag med misbrugere og underviser sundhedspersonale og pårørende om ADHD.

Sygdommen ADHD har været synlig i skolerne i mange år - under navnet DAMP. 3-5% af alle børn har en betydelig opmærksomhedsforstyrrelse, ca. et barn i hver skoleklasse. Blandt voksne er situationen langt værre. De ca. 3% af den voksne befolkning, der har ADHD, får ikke stillet diagnosen. De bliver ikke behandlet. Mange bliver involveret i trafikulykker og kriminalitet og ender som sociale tabere. Behandlingssystemet og det sociale væsen har svigtet. ADHD har været en blind plet i voksenpsykiatrien og et hul i de faglige uddannelser i sundheds- og socialvæsenet, fremhæver bogens forfattere. Denne bogs mål er at være med til at ændre disse forhold og at udbrede kendskabet til ADHD i befolkningen og blandt fagfolk. Bogen forklarer om ADHD, årsager, symptomer og behandling. Bogen sætter også fokus på, hvordan pårørende, lærere og pædagoger i praksis kan gøre hverdagen lettere for mennesker med ADHD.

Sygdommen ADHD har været synlig i skolerne i mange år - under navnet DAMP. 3-5% af alle børn har en betydelig opmærksomhedsforstyrrelse, ca. et barn i hver skoleklasse. Blandt voksne er situationen langt værre. De ca. 3% af den voksne befolkning, der har ADHD, får ikke stillet diagnosen. De bliver ikke behandlet. Mange bliver involveret i trafikulykker og kriminalitet og ender som sociale tabere. Behandlingssystemet og det sociale væsen har svigtet. ADHD har været en blind plet i voksenpsykiatrien og et hul i de faglige uddannelser i sundheds- og socialvæsenet, fremhæver bogens forfattere. Denne bogs mål er at være med til at ændre disse forhold og at udbrede kendskabet til ADHD i befolkningen og blandt fagfolk. Bogen forklarer om ADHD, årsager, symptomer og behandling. Bogen sætter også fokus på, hvordan pårørende, lærere og pædagoger i praksis kan gøre hverdagen lettere for mennesker med ADHD.

Denne bog beskæftiger sig med udviklingsperspektiver livet igennem, livskvalitet og neurobiologisk baggrund for mennesker med ADHD. Desuden gøres der rede for kliniske aspekter som komorbiditet og neuropsykologisk udredning samt mere specifikke emner som fx piger og meget små børn med ADHD, ADHD og kriminalitet og trafiksikkerhed. Endelig omtales forskellige behandlingsmuligheder, herunder forældretræning, neurofeedback og gruppepsykoterapi med voksne med ADHD.

Denne bog beskæftiger sig med udviklingsperspektiver livet igennem, livskvalitet og neurobiologisk baggrund for mennesker med ADHD. Desuden gøres der rede for kliniske aspekter som komorbiditet og neuropsykologisk udredning samt mere specifikke emner som fx piger og meget små børn med ADHD, ADHD og kriminalitet og trafiksikkerhed. Endelig omtales forskellige behandlingsmuligheder, herunder forældretræning, neurofeedback og gruppepsykoterapi med voksne med ADHD.

ADHD This book covers the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. Inside, we will cover what ADHD is, the different types of ADHD, how it affects both children and adults, how it is treated, and much more. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions surrounding ADHD. While more and more people are becoming aware of the condition and its intricacies each year, many of these misconceptions still remain. This book aims to dispel these myths and mistruths, and educate you on the way ADHD actually impacts a person. An ADHD diagnosis does not mean that you or your child are dumb, or incapable of learning and operating efficiently in the workplace or at school. It’s actually quite the opposite. In fact, there are several few ways in which the symptoms of ADHD can be a blessing in disguise! A person with ADHD just has to implement the right strategies for learning, managing their time, and controlling their impulsive tendencies. Once these strategies are in place, a person with ADHD can be just as effective, if not more so, than a person who isn’t affected by ADHD. This book will educate you on the many ways that ADHD is treated, including the different medication and therapy options which are most commonly prescribed. Also included are a range of self-help techniques and strategies that can be implemented to help you really get control over the symptoms of ADHD, manage them, and even use them to your advantage. At the completion of this book, you should have a rather comprehensive understanding of ADHD, and feel well prepared to manage your or your child’s symptoms with full confidence! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside… What Is ADHD How ADHD Is Diagnosed How ADHD Affects Adults How ADHD Affects Children Alternative Therapies For ADHD Strategies For Managing ADHD Symptoms Understanding Your Loved One's ADHD Much, Much More!

ADHD¿ Contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not the result of poor parenting skills, excessive sugar consumption, or a lot of screen time. Behavior is affected primarily by the brain. ADHD brains develop and function much differently than neurotypical brains. If you are surrounded by the right support system, the attributes of a brain with ADHD can actually be extremely beneficial in certain situations; otherwise, they can be highly debilitating for the sufferer and those around them. Inside this book you will learn all about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, as well as how it is usually treated. As you will soon find out, ADHD can actually be quite manageable with the right strategies and treatment, and as mentioned can even be beneficial in certain circumstances. This book aims to educate the layperson about ADHD, provide strategies for managing and treating it, and ultimately promote awareness of what having ADHD actually involves!

ADHD¿ Contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not the result of poor parenting skills, excessive sugar consumption, or a lot of screen time. Behavior is affected primarily by the brain. ADHD brains develop and function much differently than neurotypical brains. If you are surrounded by the right support system, the attributes of a brain with ADHD can actually be extremely beneficial in certain situations; otherwise, they can be highly debilitating for the sufferer and those around them. Inside this book you will learn all about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, as well as how it is usually treated. As you will soon find out, ADHD can actually be quite manageable with the right strategies and treatment, and as mentioned can even be beneficial in certain circumstances. This book aims to educate the layperson about ADHD, provide strategies for managing and treating it, and ultimately promote awareness of what having ADHD actually involves!

ADHD This book covers the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. Inside, we will cover what ADHD is, the different types of ADHD, how it affects both children and adults, how it is treated, and much more. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions surrounding ADHD. While more and more people are becoming aware of the condition and its intricacies each year, many of these misconceptions still remain. This book aims to dispel these myths and mistruths, and educate you on the way ADHD actually impacts a person. An ADHD diagnosis does not mean that you or your child are dumb, or incapable of learning and operating efficiently in the workplace or at school. It’s actually quite the opposite. In fact, there are several few ways in which the symptoms of ADHD can be a blessing in disguise! A person with ADHD just has to implement the right strategies for learning, managing their time, and controlling their impulsive tendencies. Once these strategies are in place, a person with ADHD can be just as effective, if not more so, than a person who isn’t affected by ADHD. This book will educate you on the many ways that ADHD is treated, including the different medication and therapy options which are most commonly prescribed. Also included are a range of self-help techniques and strategies that can be implemented to help you really get control over the symptoms of ADHD, manage them, and even use them to your advantage. At the completion of this book, you should have a rather comprehensive understanding of ADHD, and feel well prepared to manage your or your child’s symptoms with full confidence! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside… What Is ADHD How ADHD Is Diagnosed How ADHD Affects Adults How ADHD Affects Children Alternative Therapies For ADHD Strategies For Managing ADHD Symptoms Understanding Your Loved One's ADHD Much, Much More!

This book will show you ways in which you can enhance your concentration power and stay focused on the task at hand. Establishing healthier habits and doing them on a regular basis can be really challenging in ADHD patients, but it is not impossible. All you need is a game plan, and by the time you reach the end of this book, you will have one. Here's what you can find in this book: • Practical advice and exercises for Increasing your Memory and Attention Span, • How to improve your Stress Management and Impulsive Behavior to be more efficient in every situation and lead a fulfilling life, • Mindfulness Meditation for ADHD: learn to practice this activity, proven to be effective in improving concentration and promoting relaxation of body and mind, • How to prevent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from affecting your Relationships, so as to have healthy and happy relationships with all the people you care about, • 10 Tips that will help you be more organized in your life, not forgetting anything and allowing you to achieve any goal, In this book, you are going to learn from the experts what it means to live with ADHD. Do you have to bear the burden of the symptoms throughout your life, or are the coping strategies really helpful? The user-friendly format of the book will not bore you. The proven techniques mentioned in this book will help you overcome procrastination, self-blame, disorganization, time management, and so on.

Informative, empathetic and empowering for families and their brilliant neurodivergent children. Alex Partridge, bestselling author of Now It All Makes Sense A must-read for every parent or teacher of a child with ADHD. Lisa Lloyd, bestselling author of Raising the SEN-Betweeners This essential guide offers clear, practical advice to help parents understand ADHD, support their child's unique strengths with joy and confidence. Zenna Hopson, Former chairman of Ofsted Is your ADHD child struggling at school? Do they make friends, but find it difficult to keep them? Do your attempts to get them off their screens end in tears (and that's just you)? Jessie Hewitson, SEND Agony Aunt for The Times , ADHDer and parent to two fantastically neurodivergent children, has been there. Here she asks whether ADHD is over diagnosed, is medication the solution, and how can parents best support ADHD kids to become the happiest version of themselves at school, in their friendships, and at home. For more than a decade Jessie has been on a quest to better understand neurodivergent happiness and the many barriers young ADHD people face in finding it. Now she shares everything she has learned, including interviews with world-leading scientists, researchers and experts in the field. Combined with her own personal experience, ADHD will empower you to centre happiness in what can be a more complicated and ultimately more rewarding parenting journey.

This book will show you ways in which you can enhance your concentration power and stay focused on the task at hand. Establishing healthier habits and doing them on a regular basis can be really challenging in ADHD patients, but it is not impossible. All you need is a game plan, and by the time you reach the end of this book, you will have one. Here's what you can find in this book: •Practical advice and exercises for Increasing your Memory and Attention Span, •How to improve your Stress Management and Impulsive Behavior to be more efficient in every situation and lead a fulfilling life, •Mindfulness Meditation for ADHD: learn to practice this activity, proven to be effective in improving concentration and promoting relaxation of body and mind, •How to prevent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from affecting your Relationships, so as to have healthy and happy relationships with all the people you care about, •10 Tips that will help you be more organized in your life, not forgetting anything and allowing you to achieve any goal, In this book, you are going to learn from the experts what it means to live with ADHD. Do you have to bear the burden of the symptoms throughout your life, or are the coping strategies really helpful? The user-friendly format of the book will not bore you. The proven techniques mentioned in this book will help you overcome procrastination, self-blame, disorganization, time management, and so on.

Informative, empathetic and empowering for families and their brilliant neurodivergent children. Alex Partridge, bestselling author of Now It All Makes Sense A must-read for every parent or teacher of a child with ADHD. Lisa Lloyd, bestselling author of Raising the SEN-Betweeners This essential guide offers clear, practical advice to help parents understand ADHD, support their child's unique strengths with joy and confidence. Zenna Hopson, Former chairman of Ofsted Is your ADHD child struggling at school? Do they make friends, but find it difficult to keep them? Do your attempts to get them off their screens end in tears (and that's just you)? Jessie Hewitson, SEND Agony Aunt for The Times , ADHDer and parent to two fantastically neurodivergent children, has been there. Here she asks whether ADHD is over diagnosed, is medication the solution, and how can parents best support ADHD kids to become the happiest version of themselves at school, in their friendships, and at home. For more than a decade Jessie has been on a quest to better understand neurodivergent happiness and the many barriers young ADHD people face in finding it. Now she shares everything she has learned, including interviews with world-leading scientists, researchers and experts in the field. Combined with her own personal experience, ADHD will empower you to centre happiness in what can be a more complicated and ultimately more rewarding parenting journey.

I "ADHD" deler Kristin Leer sin viden, perspektiver og redskaber til at mestre livet med ADHD. Det hele gav pludselig mening for Kristin Leer, da hun blev diagnosticeret med ADHD. Selvom hun var uddannet psykiater og psykofarmakolog, forstod hun ikke hvorfor hverdagens simple opgaver var så uoverskuelige, hvorfor hun ikke kunne overholde sine aftaler, betale til tiden og være opdateret med hendes børns fritidsinteresser. Derudover led hun af svær stress på sit arbejde. Efter sin ADHD-diagnose og en række behandlinger fik Kristin Leer dog en meget bedre tilværelse. I "ADHD" giver Kristin Leer nye perspektiver på ADHD, og hvordan du kan lære at leve livet med lidelsen. Bogen er skrevet til dig med ADHD og dine pårørende, som ønsker en god introduktion til diagnosekriterier og behandlingsformer samt konkrete strategier til at overkomme hverdagens udfordringer med ADHD.

I det seneste årti er antallet af børn og unge, som diagnosticeres og sættes i medicinsk behandling for ADHD, noget nær eksploderet. ADHD-feltet har hidtil været domineret af en overvejende sundhedsvidenskabeligt funderet tilgang, ligesom behandlingen af ADHD primært har været medicinsk, eventuelt suppleret med adfærdsterapi. Carsten René Jørgensen fremlægger en række tilløb til en mere psykologisk og psykodynamisk forståelse af nogle af de problemstillinger, der knytter sig til ADHD-området, herunder problemer omkring ADHD-diagnosen, risiko for over- og fejldiagnosticering samt medikalisering af sociale problemer. ADHD. Bidrag til en kritisk psykologisk forståelse skitserer en mere humanvidenskabeligt funderet psykologi og psykiatri med fokus på psykosociale faktorers betydning for forståelse og behandling af psykiske lidelser, især ADHD-relaterede lidelser. Bogen kan samtidig læses som en kritik af, hvordan sundhedsvidenskabelige, biomedicinske og neuropsykiatriske tilgange i de seneste årtier har fået en stadig mere dominerende position inden for psykologien og psykiatrien. Carsten René Jørgensen er cand.psych, ph.d. og professor i klinisk psykologi ved Psykologisk Institut, Aarhus Universitet. Han er desuden uddannet gruppeanalytisk psykoterapeut og tilknyttet Klinik for Personlighedsforstyrrelser, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Risskov. Ud over en lang række videnskabelige artikler og lærebogskapitler om personlighedsforstyrrelser, psykoterapi, psykoterapiforskning og sammenhænge imellem samtidskultur og psykisk lidelse har han tidligere udgivet fire fagbøger, Psykologien i senmoderniteten (2002), Identitet. Psykologiske og kulturanalytiske perspektiver (2008), Personlighedsforstyrrelser. Moderne relationel forståelse og behandling af borderlinelidelser (2. udgave 2009) og Danmark på briksen. Et psykologisk perspektiv på Danmark og danskerne i det senmoderne (2012), alle på Hans Reitzels Forlag.

I det seneste årti er antallet af børn og unge, som diagnosticeres og sættes i medicinsk behandling for ADHD, noget nær eksploderet. ADHD-feltet har hidtil været domineret af en overvejende sundhedsvidenskabeligt funderet tilgang, ligesom behandlingen af ADHD primært har været medicinsk, eventuelt suppleret med adfærdsterapi. Carsten René Jørgensen fremlægger en række tilløb til en mere psykologisk og psykodynamisk forståelse af nogle af de problemstillinger, der knytter sig til ADHD-området, herunder problemer omkring ADHD-diagnosen, risiko for over- og fejldiagnosticering samt medikalisering af sociale problemer. ADHD. Bidrag til en kritisk psykologisk forståelse skitserer en mere humanvidenskabeligt funderet psykologi og psykiatri med fokus på psykosociale faktorers betydning for forståelse og behandling af psykiske lidelser, især ADHD-relaterede lidelser. Bogen kan samtidig læses som en kritik af, hvordan sundhedsvidenskabelige, biomedicinske og neuropsykiatriske tilgange i de seneste årtier har fået en stadig mere dominerende position inden for psykologien og psykiatrien. Carsten René Jørgensen er cand.psych, ph.d. og professor i klinisk psykologi ved Psykologisk Institut, Aarhus Universitet. Han er desuden uddannet gruppeanalytisk psykoterapeut og tilknyttet Klinik for Personlighedsforstyrrelser, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Risskov. Ud over en lang række videnskabelige artikler og lærebogskapitler om personlighedsforstyrrelser, psykoterapi, psykoterapiforskning og sammenhænge imellem samtidskultur og psykisk lidelse har han tidligere udgivet fire fagbøger, Psykologien i senmoderniteten (2002), Identitet. Psykologiske og kulturanalytiske perspektiver (2008), Personlighedsforstyrrelser. Moderne relationel forståelse og behandling af borderlinelidelser (2. udgave 2009) og Danmark på briksen. Et psykologisk perspektiv på Danmark og danskerne i det senmoderne (2012), alle på Hans Reitzels Forlag.

ADHD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing ADHD Unlock the Mystery of ADHD today with this Comprehensive Guide! Does your mind feel like it's always on the move, hopping from one thought to another like a lightning-fast pinball? Do you find it challenging to stay focused, or perhaps someone close to you is wrestling with these symptoms? If so, this is the book for you! "ADHD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing ADHD" unveils the many facets of ADHD that often go unnoticed. Discover how this condition can manifest differently in each individual, influencing their attention span, impulsivity, and level of activity. This guide will take you through the intricate process of diagnosing ADHD, explaining the various criteria that medical professionals use to identify this condition. Don't let lack of knowledge keep you in the dark. Illuminate your understanding with this comprehensive explanation of ADHD and its intricacies. Moreover, this guide doesn't stop at understanding ADHD; it empowers you to take control. Explore the array of treatment options at your disposal, including medications, behavioral therapies, and lifestyle modifications. This book equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about ADHD management strategies, setting you or your loved ones on the path towards improved focus, better impulse control, and a balanced lifestyle.

ADHD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing ADHD Unlock the Mystery of ADHD today with this Comprehensive Guide! Does your mind feel like it's always on the move, hopping from one thought to another like a lightning-fast pinball? Do you find it challenging to stay focused, or perhaps someone close to you is wrestling with these symptoms? If so, this is the book for you! "ADHD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing ADHD" unveils the many facets of ADHD that often go unnoticed. Discover how this condition can manifest differently in each individual, influencing their attention span, impulsivity, and level of activity. This guide will take you through the intricate process of diagnosing ADHD, explaining the various criteria that medical professionals use to identify this condition. Don't let lack of knowledge keep you in the dark. Illuminate your understanding with this comprehensive explanation of ADHD and its intricacies. Moreover, this guide doesn't stop at understanding ADHD; it empowers you to take control. Explore the array of treatment options at your disposal, including medications, behavioral therapies, and lifestyle modifications. This book equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about ADHD management strategies, setting you or your loved ones on the path towards improved focus, better impulse control, and a balanced lifestyle.

The most comprehensive ADHD resource available! This practical workbook gives you the most effective, and proven, non-medication treatment approaches and skills Step-by-step instructions on tailoring psychotherapy to ADHDADHD-friendly parenting skillsTechniques for emotional and behavioral regulationSkills for organizing time, space and activityMindfulness skillsDownloadable handouts, exercises, activities and resources

The most comprehensive ADHD resource available! This practical workbook gives you the most effective, and proven, non-medication treatment approaches and skills Step-by-step instructions on tailoring psychotherapy to ADHDADHD-friendly parenting skillsTechniques for emotional and behavioral regulationSkills for organizing time, space and activityMindfulness skillsDownloadable handouts, exercises, activities and resources

Antallet af børn med diagnosen ADHD er eksploderet og i bogen "ADHD" - bidrag til en kritisk psykologisk forståelse sættes diagnosen i et nyt lys. Forfatter Carsten René Jørgensen har et psykologisk og psykodynamisk fokus på ADHD-diagnosen og de problemstillinger der hertil er knyttet. Han har også et kritisk fokus på diagnosen og beskæftiger sig med fejldiagnosticering. Bogen "ADHD" er god for alle der gerne vil have en bedre forståelse for diagnosen, men også til dem, der er interesseret i kritik af den sundhedsvidenskabelige og biomedicinske tilgang til ADHD, der præger feltet.