ERIC Number: EJ956590
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1363-2752
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"He's Just Enthusiastic. Is That Such a Bad Thing?" Experiences of Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
McIntyre, Ruth; Hennessy, Eilis
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, v17 n1 p65-82 2012
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. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Child Rearing, Parent Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Parenting Skills, Conceptual Tempo, Males, Clinical Diagnosis, Social Bias, Questionnaires, Participant Characteristics, Rating Scales, Attitude Change, Negative Attitudes, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ireland
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