Abstract
Discover the complexities of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and its impact on psychological and social well-being. Learn about the diagnostic challenges, prevalence, and consequences of delayed diagnosis, as well as the relief and challenges that come with finally receiving a diagnosis. Understand the symptoms, including attention difficulties, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, and how they affect daily life. Explore the latest research on ADHD in adults, including the importance of awareness, proper diagnosis, and effective care. Uncover the intricacies of ADHD diagnosis and its effects on individuals and families, and find resources for support and guidance.
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[...] The repercussions of this diagnostic wandering For adults and young people who have not yet been diagnosed, the psychological impact of this non-recognition can lead to repeated negative judgments from the environment and society. (Gétin, 2011; Jupille 2014), This, in turn, generates a significant decrease in self-esteem and the development of compensation mechanisms, effective or ineffective, but costly in energy. There is, before and during diagnosis in children and adolescents, a significant feeling of difference that will lead to social rejection [in 50 to 80% of cases (Verret et al., 2016)]. [...]
[...] The coordination of the efforts of healthcare professionals would indeed limit the misinformation, the lack of training of professionals, territorial inequalities, and other difficulties, still too important in the French healthcare system according to ADHD Europe, and respond to the needs of consensus regarding diagnosis at all ages. BIBLIOGRAPHY Ahmadova, S. (2020). The difficulties of screening, diagnosis, and care of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-Use of filmed interviews for initial and ongoing medical training. University of Strasbourg. Beauchamp, M. H., & Anderson, V. (2010). [...]
[...] In what way does the diagnosis change their view of themselves and their path? These are the first questions that are the origin of this research. To do this, we will study the following problem:What are the effects of a late diagnosis of ADHD on the subjective experience and life course of the affected adults? ». We will first conduct a literature review to present the main themes of our research, including the diagnostic difficulties encountered and the consequences of these on the psychological and social well-being of individuals, as well as the emergence of the diagnosis and its impact . [...]
