Five years is a long time in the world of qualitative research; the landscape has shifted and a
number of significant debates have raged. Consequently, the first edition of this book …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a debated phenomenon and the link
between schooling and the occurrence of ADHD diagnoses is worth critical scrutiny. This …

The contemporary conceptualization of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a
complex, multifactorial neurodevelopmental disorder cannot be understood as such without …

In Western countries, the number of ADHD diagnoses and medical treatments of children
has risen spectacularly over the last decennia, as has the amount of criticism about this …

Introduction Parents vary in their gradual adaptation to the demands of caring for an autistic
child. Their experiences can be positive, negative, or a combination of both, depending on …

Increasing numbers of children are meeting criteria for psychiatric disorders. While
diagnoses may be of situational and individual benefit, they also have sustained and …

This paper explores the Lay Theories of ADHD of stakeholders (teacher, parent and student)
in an Irish context. Academic theories of difference have and continue to evolve, moving …

The contemporary education paradigm highlights the interdependency of home and school
expertise. This discourse analysis study examines the narrated agentive possibilities of 18 …

Mutual aid groups have become a common form of help in the mental health field. Although
self-help groups are associated with a range of health and social benefits, they remain …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a rapidly globalizing medical category, and
there is a need to attend to the on the-ground processes through which laypeople deploy the …