LECTURE 3
Living Mindfully with ADHD and Autism
Speaker: Prof Susan Bögels
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences,
University of Amsterdam
Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that profoundly influence the way we are in the world, in childhood but continues to do so in adulthood. In our current urban world, characterized by high speed, deadlines, full agendas, multitasking, (social) performance pressure, and a bombardment of stimuli, all of us but people with autism and ADHD even more so may experience sensory overload, attention problems, and too much stress. Those who live with people with autism or ADHD, whether they are partners, parents, or children, may also experience high levels of stress, because they feel or take over their stress. Mindfulness can help here to regulate sensory overload, attention, and intrapersonal and interpersonal stress. Whether you’re a mindfulness practitioner, therapist, educator, or living with (a person with) autism or ADHD, this talk will provide deeper understanding and practical tools to regulate the stress that comes with autism and ADHD.
11 November 2024 (Mon)
1pm – 2:30pm (HKT)
Zoom / D2-LP-09, EdUHK Tai Po Campus, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong
About the speaker
Professor Susan Bögels
Susan Bögels (psychotherapist) is professor in Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Amsterdam, director of the Academic Treatment Centre for Parent and Child, UvA minds and director of the Academic Training Centre, UvA minds You.
Her main research area is the intergenerational transmission of anxiety from parents to children. She also studies the prevention and treatment of child anxiety disorders through child- and family-focused interventions. Applying mindfulness as an intervention in the family context is another area of interest.
Discussion Panel
Dr Cherry Yum, Associate Professor, EdUHK (Chair)
Dr Phil Liu, Associate Professor, EdUHK
Dr Angus Wang, Associate Professor, EdUHK
Dr Julia Lo, Assistant Professor, EdUHK