
L-aspettattivi riġidi tan-nisa f”Malta jistgħu jintensifikaw l-esperjenza tal-għajxien b’moħħ newrodiverġenti, fejn il-pressjoni biex wieħed jidher f’kontroll ħafna drabi taħbi l-fehim tiegħu stess.
Din l-esebizzjoni tesplora dik it-tensjoni. Permezz ta’ fotografija fil-kamera li tintuża darba biss u mhux editjata, għaxar individwi AFAB bl-ADHD jaqdu l-vjaġġi interni tagħhom. L-immaġnijiet jiffunzjonaw bħala sistemi ta’ tifsira f’saffi, li jikxfu narrattivi personali moħbija ta’ stadji importanti, kaos sensorju u dinja li ma taċċettax li tiġi eskluża.
Metafora viżiva ċentrali hija ċavetta msadda fuq parċmina antika b’linka gotika, li tissimbolizza l-ftuħ tal-awtogħarfien wara li adult jirċievi dijanjożi ta’ ADHD. Din tirrappreżenta l-persuna li tieħu lura n-narrattiva personali u ssir l-awtorità fl-esperjenza li tgħix hi stess.
Framed in Focus testendi lil hinn minn wirja bħala att ta’ newroinklużjoni u ċittadinanza attiva f’Malta, b’sitt ġimgħat ta’ avvenimenti pubbliċi u workshops li jħeġġu d-dijalogu bejn il-parteċipanti u l-komunità usa’.
Tim Kreattiv:
Kurazzjoni u Ġestjoni tal-Proġett:
Ms. Sarah Cilia Vincenti & Prof. Ruth Falzon
Prof. Vince Briffa
Ko-Kreaturi (individwi b'esperjenza diretta):
Ms. Sarah Borg Spiteri, Ms. Jennifer Briffa Desjardins, Ms. Maria Cachia, Ms. Sharon Del Bene Aguis, Ms. Naomi Galea McKay, Mx. Mel McElhatton, Ms. Herma Privitera Brightwell, Ms. Marie Claire Saliba, Ms. Erica Schembri, and Ms. Rachel Spiteri.
Deskrizzjoni tal-Workshop
Ingħaqad magħna għal workshop kreattiv u prattiku fejn tista’ tfassal u tagħmel l-aċċessorju kreattiv personali tiegħek għall-istimming.
Matul il-workshop, se toħloq aċċessorju bħal fidget spinner li jista’ jintuża bħala għodda għall-istimming.
L-istimming ifisser l-użu ta’ movimenti, ħsejjes jew azzjonijiet li jistgħu jgħinu biex nirregolaw l-emozzjonijiet, nimmaniġġjaw esperjenzi sensorji, niffukaw aħjar jew inħossuna aktar komdi. Jista’ jkun għodda ta’ regolazzjoni personali li tista’ tintuża minn kulħadd.
Il-workshop se jkun iggwidat minn mara b’esperjenza personali tal-ADHD, li se taqsam ideat u tappoġġja lill-parteċipanti matul il-proċess kreattiv.
Ejja ħu gost, oħloq xi ħaġa kreattiva u skopri kif tagħmel xi ħaġa b’idejk tista’ tgħin fil-konċentrazzjoni, fil-kumdità u fl-espressjoni personali.
Ikklikkja hawn biex tirreġistra
Deskrizzjoni
Xi jfisser li tgħix bħala mara bl-ADHD? Din it-taħdita u d-diskussjoni miftuħa jġibu flimkien l-għarfien mediku u l-esperjenzi reali ta’ nisa li jgħixu bl-ADHD. L-avveniment jibda b’taħdita ewlenija minn Dr Dora Wynchank, esperta fl-ADHD fl-adulti, segwita minn interventi qosra minn żewġ psikjatri Maltin u nisa li se jaqsmu l-esperjenzi tagħhom. Wara niftħu d-diskussjoni għall-pubbliku biex kulħadd ikun jista’ jipparteċipa fil-konversazzjoni.
L-avveniment se jkun imxandar direttament minn ADHD Europe biex aktar nies ikunu jistgħu jsegwuh. Tista’ tibgħat il-mistoqsijiet tiegħek minn qabel permezz tal-formola ta’ reġistrazzjoni jew tistaqsihom direttament waqt l-avveniment.
Nistennew bil-ħerqa li nilqgħukom għal din il-konversazzjoni importanti.
Ikklikkja hawn biex tirreġistra
Deskrizzjoni tal-Workshop
Ingħaqad magħna għal workshop kreattiv fejn m’hemmx regoli, m’hemmx pressjoni u m’hemmx mod tajjeb jew ħażin kif toħloq.
Dan il-workshop jistiednek tesplora l-kreattività tiegħek b’mod ħieles permezz tal-kuluri, nisġa u materjali differenti, billi tuża l-arti bħala mod kif tesprimi ruħek.
Is-sessjoni se tkun iggwidata minn mara b’esperjenza personali tal-ADHD, li se tinkoraġġixxi lill-parteċipanti jesperimentaw, joħolqu u jieħdu gost bil-proċess mingħajr ġudizzju.
L-espressjoni kreattiva tista’ tgħin fil-benesseri, ir-rilassament, il-konċentrazzjoni u l-espressjoni tal-emozzjonijiet.
Ikklikkja hawn biex tirreġistra
Deskrizzjoni tal-Workshop
Ingħaqad magħna għal workshop speċjali tal-Human Library fejn tista’ tisma’, tistaqsi mistoqsijiet u titgħallem minn nisa b’esperjenza personali tal-ADHD.
Il-“kotba ħajjin” tagħna se jaqsmu l-istejjer, l-esperjenzi u l-perspettivi personali tagħhom f’ambjent sigur u ta’ rispett.
Ħu sehem f’konversazzjonijiet fi gruppi żgħar, skopri esperjenzi differenti u rrifletti flimkien ma’ oħrajn.
Rigid expectations of womanhood in Malta can intensify the experience of living with a neurodivergent brain, where pressure to appear composed often masks self-understanding.
This exhibition explores that tension. Through unedited disposable camera photography, ten ADHD AFAB individuals capture their internal landscapes. Their images function as layered meaning systems, revealing hidden personal narratives of milestones, sensory chaos, and a world that refuses to be filtered out.
A central visual metaphor is a rusty key on aged parchment in gothic ink, symbolising the unlocking of self-knowledge after an adult ADHD diagnosis. It represents reclaiming personal narrative and becoming the authority on one’s own lived experience.
Framed in Focus extends beyond the gallery as an act of neuro-inclusion and active citizenship in Malta, with six weeks of public events and workshops encouraging dialogue between participants and the wider community.
Creative team:
Curation & Project Management:
Ms. Sarah Cilia Vincenti & Prof. Ruth Falzon
Prof. Vince Briffa
Co-Creators (Individuals with lived experience):
Ms. Sarah Borg Spiteri, Ms. Jennifer Briffa Desjardins, Ms. Maria Cachia, Ms. Sharon Del Bene Aguis, Ms. Naomi Galea McKay, Mx. Mel McElhatton, Ms. Herma Privitera Brightwell, Ms. Marie Claire Saliba, Ms. Erica Schembri, and Ms. Rachel Spiteri.
Workshop Description
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you can design and make your own personal stimming accessory.
During the workshop, you will create a fidget spinner-style accessory that can be used as a tool for stimming.
Stimming means using movements, sounds, or actions to help regulate emotions, manage sensory experiences, improve focus, or feel more comfortable. It can be a helpful self-regulation tool used by anyone.
The workshop will be guided by a woman with lived experience of ADHD, who will share ideas and support participants throughout the creative process.
Come along, get creative, and explore how making something with your hands can support focus, comfort, and self-expression.
Description
What does it mean to navigate life as a woman with ADHD? This public talk and discussion brings together expert medical knowledge and the real-life experiences of women living with ADHD. The event opens with a keynote address by adult ADHD expert Dr Dora Wynchank, followed by short talks from two local psychiatrists and women sharing their lived experiences. The session will continue with an open discussion with the audience.
The event will be livestreamed by ADHD Europe, allowing a wider audience to follow the discussion. Questions can be submitted in advance through the registration form or asked during the event.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation.
Workshop Description
Join us for a creative workshop where there are no rules, no expectations, and no right or wrong way to create.
This workshop invites you to explore your creativity freely through colours, textures, and different materials, using art as a way to express yourself.
The session will be guided by a woman with lived experience of ADHD, who will encourage participants to experiment, create, and enjoy the process without judgement.
Creative expression can support wellbeing, relaxation, focus, and emotional expression.
Workshop Description
Join us for a special Human Library Workshop where you can listen, ask questions, and learn from women with lived experience of ADHD.
Our “living books” will share their personal stories, experiences, and perspectives in a safe and respectful space.
Take part in small-group conversations, discover different experiences, and reflect together.
September 15@7:00 pm - September 20@9:00 pm
September 16 - September 19
September 16 - September 19