Table 1.

Themes and main focuses

Themes and main focuses of the eight course evenings	The lecturer recruited by the course group leader
1. Introduction to ADHD in adulthood: Gives the participants a joint, basic understanding of the ADHD diagnosis, as well as of common difficulties (including psychiatric comorbidity) and strengths for individuals with ADHD	The first lecture should preferably be given by the senior course group leader
2. Pharmacological and psychological treatment: Introduces and describes available treatment strategies and options	Psychiatrist and psychologist experienced in the treatment of ADHD in adults
3. Lifestyle factors: sleep, stress, diet, and exercise: Focuses on the connection between general lifestyle factors (such as sleep and physical activity) and ADHD symptom severity	Psychologist, occupational therapist, nurse, or other professional experienced in the theme of the lecture
4. Structure and strategies in everyday life: Presents a range of strategies and cognitive aids developed to ease life of individuals struggling with executive difficulties	Occupational therapist experienced in ADHD in adults
5. Living with ADHD—acceptance and change: Focuses on life with ADHD, as experienced and related by an individual having received the diagnosis as an adulta	An individual with an ADHD diagnosis
6. ADHD in relationships: Focuses on how ADHD symptoms, such as inattention and impulsivity, may affect social behaviors and close relationships. Both positive and negative aspects of ADHD in relationships are discussed from the perspectives of adults with ADHD and significant others	Psychologist, social worker or other professional experienced in the theme of the lecture
7. ADHD at work: Informs about the various support measures provided by the employment services and on how job assignments/the workplace may be adjusted based on ADHD symptoms	Guest lecturer(s) from local employment services and psychologist, occupational therapist or other professional experienced in ADHD in the workplace
8. Service and support provided by society: Informs about the various support measures society may provide individuals with ADHDa	Guest lecturer from local municipality services, social worker or other experienced professional

^aA representative from the interest organization Attention informs briefly about their work in conjunction with course session 5 or 8