ADHD

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Drawing by UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) 2017 Congress
delegate
 What is ADHD?
A persistent pattern of inattention or
hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with or
reduces the quality of functioning in daily life
 Words used to describe mind
wandering by adults with ADHD
My mind is:
Constant daydreaming
In a fog
Thoughts like popcorn
Whirlwind of thoughts
Hamster on a wheel
Jack in the box
Waves in a storm
Flitting and jumping Asherson, Expert Review, 2005
Mind Wandering in ADHD
 People with
Traffic noise Conversations Laughter
ADHD often
struggle with
filtering out
Is it my fault Can I do my job Do you still
love me

Creativity Versatility Humour

 psychogeography

Free association
Cine-essay
medical
MIND WANDERING BEASTS (PETS?)
MIND WANDERING: WORST
ENEMY OR BEST FRIEND?
An evening of
chat + art + drinks with
a psychiatrist, two
artists,
a neuroscientist, an
educational psychologist
and a gibbonologist
WHY? WHY NOW?

Catalyse, problematise, complicate

mind
ADHD In The Mainstream, Mermaid Theatre,
21-23 September 2017
THANK YOU
* Unlimited: Jo Verrent, Isabella Tulloch
* SGDP: Professor Francesca Happe, Lena Johansson
Arts Council
* PHILIP: WHO ELSE England
TO THANK?
* Headway East London: Ben Graham
* Team: Alessandra Cianetti (Arts Production Manager), Philip
Tan (Music Director), Michael Tebinka (Film Director), David
Erkembode
Kelly-Mancaux
(social (Erkembode)
media curator, (Publicity
R&D phase), Curator)
Enamul Hoque (Photography)
* UCL Slade: Professor Susan Collins
Alison, Leanne
* Cultural Programming: Rosanna McNamara and Rosanna
and many more colleagues

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