Podcast: Is ADHD Actually a Disorder?
On Entanglements this week: Barbara Franke, a professor of molecular psychiatry at Radboud University in the Netherlands, and Edmund Sonuga-Barke, a developmental psychologist and a professor at King’s College London discuss whether ADHD should be considered a disorder.
Résumé
ADHD definition basics
ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning or development.
The article begins by questioning whether ADHD should be classified as a disorder or if it represents a different way of thinking and behaving.
It introduces the debate by highlighting that ADHD is currently defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the standard classification system used by mental health professionals in the United States.
The DSM-5 categorizes ADHD as a disorder, but the podcast explores alternative perspectives that challenge this classification.
The discussion also touches on the historical context of ADHD, noting that it was first formally recognized in the 1960s, though symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity have been documented for over a century.
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