Psychology2 min«I want to support my daughters even when they can hardly support themselves.»Bernadette Bürer, 42, is autistic and has ADHD. As a mother, co-regulation is important to her. It is also like therapy for her inner child.
Education3 min«All feelings are okay, but not all behaviours.»Malina's son, 35, has ADHD. The mother of two has now learned how to deal with her child's tantrums.
ADHD13 min«ADHD is diagnosed too quickly and too superficially.»Sociologist Pascal Rudin criticises that the threshold for diagnosing ADHD is too low. He argues that increasing medicalisation shifts the burden onto the child and obscures the view of social injustices.
Addiction dossier Lian PortmannPsychology16 minAddiction: Trapped in desireDrinking experiences in youth: What are the risk factors? And how can parents best deal with the issue of addiction?
Addiction dossier Colin RavasioHealth4 min«I have to be passionate about something, otherwise it won't turn out well.»Ben*, 19, consumed ecstasy, cocaine, cough syrup, sedatives and alcohol – until he collapsed. How he found his way out of addiction.
Career choice9 minFinding your way into the world of work despite a disabilityWith the right support, young people with ADHD or other cognitive challenges can also find their way into working life.
Autism16 minAutism: What's behind the boom?Autism spectrum disorder as a diagnosis is booming. The pressure on assessment centres is enormous, as is the media hype. What is it all about?
Autism4 min«I tell myself: Be brave and don't think too much!»Nino, 17, from Lauperswil in the canton of Bern, has Asperger syndrome. He has now learned that talking to strangers isn't so bad after all.
Autism5 min«Refusal is not the same as autism»Diagnostician Inge Kamp-Becker knows how to recognise autism spectrum disorder and when parents should take a closer look.
Autism2 min«I like children who are different from me.»Nian, 11, has ADHD and Asperger syndrome. He likes children who are different from him and has a passion for vehicles.
Autism4 min«I wish they wouldn't leave us hanging like this.»Nian has autism. How an assistance dog, visual aids and clear family structures help him cope better with everyday life.
ADHD5 min«Our daughter storms into the house and screams or cries»A mother turns to the ADHD organisation elpos because she no longer knows how to support her daughter after school.
ADHD3 min«Sometimes you have to be creative to make things work better»Eleven-year-old Johan has ADHD, a silent form without hyperactivity. He and his mum Carmen talk about how they deal with it in everyday family life.
ADHD3 min«Here the children find their strengths beyond school»ADHD in the family: Cornelia explains how the decision to move to the countryside has had a positive impact on family life.
ADHD3 min«I benefit from my ADHD in my teaching»From challenges at school to success in her apprenticeship: how Hanna's ADHD becomes an advantage in her education.
ADHD4 minLearning tips for children and young people with ADHDPeople with ADHD face very special challenges at school. These tips will make learning easier.
ADHD3 minLearning with ADHD: «I need a cat!»All three of the Vetsch family's sons have ADHD. The recipe for their turbulent everyday life is Ritalin, animals and open communication.
ADHD17 minADHD and school: how it worksWhat does ADHD mean for those affected? For parents and teachers? And what does it take for children and young people with ADHD to learn well?
ADHD2 minLearning with ADHD: Our topic in December and JanuaryInattentive, impulsive, hyperactive: How children and young people with ADHD reconcile their symptoms and the demands of school.
ADHD6 min«Learners with ADHD often have enormous resources»Curative and special needs teacher Taulant Lulaj coaches young people with ADHD in their search for an apprenticeship and beyond.
ADHD12 min«Children usually know what they have to deal with»Instead of talking about "problems", psychiatrist Ben Furman says it is more helpful to define a skill that the child should learn.
ADHD14 minHighly sensitive: So sensitive and so strong!If parents offer their sensitive child the right environment, they can develop well and utilise their high sensitivity as a strength.
ADHD1 min«With Ritalin, I was suddenly very good at school»Lea Koechlin completes a commercial apprenticeship at a bank after finishing school. ADHD doesn't stop her from getting ahead. Her goal: the University of St. Gallen.
ADHD2 minADHD - just jittery or ill?ADHD. Paediatrician Oskar Jenni explains the challenges and opportunities a diagnosis brings for children and parents.
