We are Liv, Aglaja, Mathijs, Malin, and Bent - a group of first-year students who created this website as part of our Project Year 1 class. Over the past few weeks, we’ve worked together to explore one topic from multiple perspectives: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. Through research, interviews, and creative design, we’ve built this site to help inform, engage, and create empathy around the experiences of people living with ADHD.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect a person’s ability to focus, manage impulses, and regulate activity levels. It’s often associated with children, but it continues into adulthood for many people. While ADHD can bring challenges in school, work, and relationships, it is also widely misunderstood - and sometimes even stigmatised - due to stereotypes and a lack of accessible information.
What can you expect from this website?
To counter this lack of accessible information, we wanted to create a website that not only provides clear and accurate information but also gives you a sense of what it might feel like to have ADHD. Our content is based on academic sources, expert interviews, and first-hand accounts from individuals with ADHD. We approached the topic from different angles to show just how complex and personal this condition can be.
Here’s what you’ll find on the site:
In the History section, we trace how ideas about ADHD have changed over time - from early theories to today’s medical definitions. This section shows how our understanding of the condition has developed and how social attitudes have shaped diagnosis and treatment.
The Medical and Psychological Aspects section offers a more clinical look at ADHD. Here, you can learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options, as well as the ways ADHD is diagnosed. We also explore the differences between ADHD in children and adults, and highlight the biological and neurological factors that researchers are investigating today.
The Social Impact section focuses on what it’s like to live with ADHD in everyday life. We discuss topics such as stigma, school experiences, the workplace, and relationships. This part of the website is especially shaped by the voices of people we interviewed - individuals who shared their personal stories and insights with us.
Finally, we’ve designed a set of mini games that aim to simulate some of the challenges faced by people with ADHD - like difficulty focusing, sensory overload, or impulsivity. While these games can’t capture the full experience, they offer a playful but meaningful way to step into someone else’s shoes, even for just a moment.
We hope that this website gives you a better understanding of ADHD - not just as a diagnosis, but as something that shapes real lives in many different ways. Whether you’re here to learn, to reflect, or simply to explore, we’re glad you’re visiting.
