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"He's just enthusiastic. Is that such a bad thing?": Experiences of parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Author(s)
McIntyre, Ruth  
Hennessy, Eilis  
Uri
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/4215
Date Issued
2012-02-14
Date Available
2013-08-15T03:00:06Z
Abstract
Parenting a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a challenging experience. The hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention of a child with ADHD often put parenting skills to the test. The present study thus aimed to explore the experiences of parents of children with ADHD in Ireland. Eighteen parents of 7–12-year-old boys with a diagnosis of ADHD took part in open-ended interviews. Thematic analysis was carried out on the interview content. Six major themes were identified: (1) getting your head around ADHD; (2) the child takes over; (3) emotional impact; (4) inconsistency of structural supports; (5) ignorance and discrimination; and (6) it's not all bad. Results are discussed in terms of the need to implement family-centred supports for ADHD. The importance of educating the population at large about ADHD is also discussed. Finally, the need to take a more positive, strengths-based approach to ADHD is highlighted.
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Routledge
Journal
Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Volume
17
Issue
1
Start Page
65
End Page
82
Copyright (Published Version)
2012 SEBDA
Subjects

ADHD

Parents' experiences

Qualitative

Interviews

DOI
10.1080/13632752.2012.652428
Language
English
Status of Item
Not peer reviewed
ISSN
1363-2752
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
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Psychology Research Collection

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