ADHD in Adults
For many professionals, ADHD in adulthood remains relatively uncharted territory. While there are numerous publications on ADHD in children and adolescents, there is still a significant need to catch up on the topic of ADHD in adulthood. In Germany, the first studies addressing ADHD in adulthood did not appear until 1999. Since then, research and literature in this country have caught up, with numerous publications confirming this trend.
We present a selection of literature specifically on the topic of ADHD in adulthood on the page "Links and Literature Collection" http://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/33523
Problems associated with ADHD in adulthood arise both in everyday professional life and during education, but they can also negatively impact a relationship.
Although the symptom of hyperactivity is suppressed in adulthood, it still manifests in new forms: Instead of typical “fidgeting,” adults might, for example, tap their foot or leg. Overall, however, motor hyperactivity decreases.
According to P. Wender, there are seven core symptoms of ADHD in adulthood:
- Attention deficit
- Motor hyperactivity
- Emotional lability
- Disorganization in behavior and activities
- Poor emotional control (outbursts of anger)
- Impulsivity (interrupting)
- Emotional overreactions
(Source: http://www.tellmed.ch/include_php/previewdoc.php?file_id=1022)
In summary, it can be stated that the challenges of ADHD in adulthood are multifaceted and, accordingly, give rise to a wide range of problems. Our project aims to explore the extent to which it is possible to pursue university studies despite ADHD.