Sluggish Doing Critical ADHD Studies with Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist + Lill Hultman
Jul 2, 2024
Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist, a sociologist and professor at Södertörn University, and Lill Hultman, a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer, discuss their groundbreaking work in Critical ADHD Studies. They delve into ADHD collective storytelling and the emotional complexities of ADHD in academia. The conversation touches on the significance of intensity over hyperactivity and the struggle to align personal rhythms with societal expectations. They emphasize the necessity of a politically aware perspective to foster authentic self-expression among neurodivergent individuals.
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Need For New ADHD Narrative
- Deficit and social construct narratives of ADHD each have limits and frustrations.
- A new narrative is needed that is both politically critical and affirming of disability.
ADHD Storytelling Mirrors ADHD Thought
- An ADHD collective storytelling process mirrors ADHD thinking with non-linear, associative writing.
- This promotes individual writing styles and safe story exploration.
Being Named ADHD By Peers
- Lill was named ADHD by Hannah after they met, sparking curiosity about ADHD.
- This community naming provided warmth and acceptance beyond medical definitions.