ADHD in Adults: Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment

by Edited by Jan K. Buitelaar , Cornelis C. Kan , Philip Asherson

• ISBN13: 9780521864312
• ISBN10: 0521864313
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-31
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Although the phenomenon of ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is well described in children, it is now thought that in up to 60% of cases the symptoms persist into adulthood. This volume reviews our growing knowledge of adult ADHD and presents a transatlantic perspective on the identification, assessment and treatment of the disorder. The introductory section covers the history of ADHD, as well as the epidemiology, consequences, gender differences and legal aspects. Detailed descriptions of the clinical features of ADHD in adults are then given to enhance the reader's clinical recognition and assessment. Subsequent sections cover treatment strategies, emphasising pharmacological, psychological and social interventions. Written and edited by experts internationally renowned for their work in ADHD, this is an essential resource for all mental health workers who encounter adults presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Table of Contents

Preface

The course and persistence of ADHD throughout the life-cycle

The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD

Gender issues in adult ADHD

The consequences of ADHD in adulthood: educational, vocational and relational impairments

Neurobiology of ADHD

Quantitative and molecular genetic studies of adult ADHD

Structural and functional MRI findings in adults with ADHD

Evoked response potentials in adults with ADHD

Positron Emission Tomography findings in adults with ADHD

Diagnosing ADHD in adults

Neurocognitive characteristics of adults with

Adult ADHD and mood disorders

Adult ADHD and anxiety disorders

Adult ADHD and substance use disorders

Adult ADHD and organic brain disorders

Autism spectrum disorders overlap ADHD in adults

Adult ADHD and learning disorders

Adult ADHD and personality disorders

Psychostimulants for adult ADHD

The use of non-stimulant drugs in the treatment of adult ADHD

Medication management in adult ADHD

Abuse potential of stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD

Psycho-education for adults with ADHD: impressions from the field

Coaching of adults with ADHD

Clinical applications of research on the psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD

EEG biofeedback for adult ADHD

Alternative and complementary treatments for ADHD

Appendices

Index

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