![]() Using the ADHD Iceberg concept can be a powerful way to explain ADHD to friends, loved ones, and co-workers in a straight forward way. It can also help to normalize ADHD, as it shows that it is a real and very complex condition and not an excuse for "bad" behavior. It puts into visual terms what can often seem like an abstract condition, helping to bridge the gap between understanding an individual’s experience of ADHD and the general public’s perception of it.īy illustrating that ADHD is more than just an outward behavior, colleagues, friends and family members can better appreciate how an individual is affected, enabling them to be more empathetic and understanding. The main benefit of the ADHD Iceberg concept is to shift the focus from the few visible symptoms to the many other affected areas of life – because there is so much more to ADHD than meets the eye. The ADHD Iceberg concept is a visual representation of the condition, which illustrates how the visible “tip of the iceberg” of ADHD - the hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity - is just the outward manifestation of a much greater, invisible set of challenges.īeneath the surface, there are many underlying components to ADHD, such as mood swings and anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, difficulty with relationships, shame and frustration, and of course difficulty with executive functioning, that are not always visible. That’s why the ADHD Iceberg concept is a useful tool for explaining the condition to friends and loved ones in an empathetic way. Then in 2003 Alex combined pictures of the ocean and sky to create our colorful 11 X 17 ADHD Iceberg in its current format.If you’ve ever tried to explain what it is like to live with ADHD, you know that it can be difficult to convey the true extent of the condition to people who don’t experience it. Background: My son Alex Zeigler and I created the original black and white ADD/ADHD Iceberg in 1998. This information will help in the development of an intervention plan. Blank Iceberg Worksheet (click to download): Parents and professionals may find it helpful to review the challenges listed on the Iceberg then fill in the Iceberg blanks with specific challenges unique to each child. So a more accurate title for the Iceberg would be The ADHD/EFD Iceberg. Where Do Executive Function Deficits Fit in the Iceberg? To tell the truth, most of the challenges shown hidden beneath the surface are related to either ADHD delayed brain maturity or deficits in executive functions. Consequently, adults may not recognize that losing things, not completing homework, being forgetful, being late, and having difficulty memorizing information are all part of the ADHD characteristics “hidden beneath the surface”. Japanese: Yuri Tachi, a classroom teacher of children with special needs and a family friend, Yokohama.Ī Picture is Indeed Worth a Thousand Words: Just like an iceberg, most of the ADHD challenges are "hidden beneath the surface" and only the tip of the problem is visible! Frequently, teachers and parents only see the obvious tip of the Iceberg first, for example, not paying attention, being distractible, and for some being hyperactive. ![]() Greek: Christina Georgiadou, President ADHD Hellas, Secretary ADHD Europe, Athens, Greece Vietnamese: Duong Khoa, MD Ho Chi Minh City (connected with Dr. Khoa on FB within 24 hours thanks to Kevin Roberts, via his friend Andrew Doan, MD)Īrabic: Dr. Portuguese: Catarina Amara, Child & adolescent psychiatry trainee and Andre Carvalho, ADHD Portugal, SPDA Spanish: Jose Carlos Marin, Elena Díaz de Guereñu, M.D., Anna lopez Y Campoy, (President): TDAHSpain Vitoria-Gasteiz, Pais Vasco, Spain Sabadell, Spainįrench (Canada): Marie-France Maisonneuve, Special Education Teacher Quebecįrench (France): Herve Caci, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, specializing in ADHD, TDAH-PACA Nice, France I love that each Iceberg format is unique! Keep in mind that some English words are difficult to translate, so if the wording on the Iceberg is unclear or confusing, discuss the issue with a local professional. Translators: A special thank you to each of the professionals who volunteered to translate the Icebergs. If you share with others, please share the credit with the individual translator, Alex and me. As our gift to you, you may download any of these Icebergs free of charge. In addition to our English version, the Iceberg has been translated into eight different foreign languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Greek, and Korean (coming soon).
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