A qualitative and quantitative study of self-reported positive characteristics of individuals with ADHD

• DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.922788
• Publication Date: 2022-10-12T06:36:40Z
• Authors: Lessa M. Schippers; Lisa I. Horstman; Hans van de Velde; Rob Rodrigues Per...; Janneke Zinkstok; Jeanette C. Mostert; Corina U. Greven; Martine Hoogman
• Keywords: Psychiatry; Radboudumc 7: Neurodevelopmental disorders DCMN: Donders Center for Medical Neuroscience; neurodevelopmental disorders; RC435-571; Radboud University Medical Center; Psychiatry - Radboud University Medical Center; 3. Good health; Radboudumc 13: Stress-related disorders DCMN: Donders Center for Medical Neuroscience; Psychiatry and Mental health; strengths; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Journal Article; ADHD; participatory research; Cognitive Neuroscience - Radboud University Medical Center; neurodiversity; 10. No inequality; 170 000 Motivational & Cognitive Control; qualitative research

Research in Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has had a clear focus on treatment and the dysfunction specific situation associated with condition. However, self-report, observational anecdotal evidence indicates that there are also positive aspects ADHD. potential features individuals an ADHD diagnosis is still limited, especially studies larger representative samples. Here we performed qualitative research to identify strengths large convenience sample from Dutch organization for people ADHD, dyslexia dyscalculia. We sent out open-ended questionnaires members of organization, asking what they consider be their From responses (n = 206), extracted 116 codes, which were assigned thirteen subthemes, turn led five themes. These themes were: Creativity, Being dynamic, Flexibility, Socio-affective skills, Higher-order cognitive skills. Core symptoms such as impulsivity hyperactivity considered by minority participants. After showing our results group additional (focus group) confirmed identified They helped us interpretation findings mentioned certain consequence living (being open minded being honest). In conclusion, experiencing seems common almost all participants reported aspect these cover many different domains. Awareness about ADHD's might help environment better cope with, accept or embrace example make educational occupational choices fit them well. To incorporate understanding future should quantifying investigating link between clinical characteristics how this new knowledge can implemented psychoeducation find its way education settings.