Managing and Normalising Emotions and Behaviour: A Conversation Analytic Study of ADHD Coaching

Bradley, L ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4136-8816 and Butler, CW (2015) Managing and Normalising Emotions and Behaviour: A Conversation Analytic Study of ADHD Coaching. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Child Mental Health. Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 480-499. ISBN 9781349576951

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Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in childhood with worldwide prevalence estimated around 5% (Polanczyk, de Lima, Horta, Biederman, & Rohde, 2007). Those that are given a diagnosis of ADHD often present with emotional and social difficulties, including poor emotional regulation and a greater excessive emotional expression, especially for anger and aggression (Wehmeier, Schacht, & Barkley, 2010). Such difficulties impact on self-esteem and self-concept, although this impact has rarely been addressed in research (Ryan & McDougall, 2009; Wehmeier et al., 2010). Instead, research has focused on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (Barkley, 2006), or behaviour management for parents or carers to reduce and manage undesirable behaviour (Gavita & Joyce, 2008).