Erika Högstedt

I am a PhD student in occupational therapy and I study how adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, reach a sustainable work situation. I also work at a R&D-unit in the municipality of Norrköping.

Publications

2026

Erika Högstedt, Kajsa Igelström, Laura Korhonen, Pia Käcker, Mathilda Björk (2026)

Desired Workplace Support: Perspectives of Adults with ADHD and/or autism Neurodiversity (Article in journal)

Erika Högstedt, Kajsa Igelström, Laura Korhonen, Pia Käcker, Mathilda Björk (2026)

Work-related support for autistic individuals: patterns and perceived relevance Disability and Rehabilitation (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2026.2659552

2023

Erika Högstedt, Kajsa Igelström, Laura Korhonen, Pia Käcker, Ina Marteinsdottir, Mathilda Björk (2023)

'It's like it is designed to keep me stressed' - Working sustainably with ADHD or autism Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 8, p. 1280-1291 (Article in journal)

https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2022.2143420

Coworkers

Mathilda Björk

Deputy Head of Department, Professor

Laura Korhonen

Professor, Head of Division

Kajsa Igelström

Associate Professor, Docent

Vedrana Baric

Associate Professor

Unit of Occupational Therapy

We carry out education and research in occupational therapy. Research is focused on disabilities in everyday life and comprises children and young people, adults and the oldest old.