Adhd In Adults

Author : Margaret Weiss,Lily Trokenberg Hechtman,Gabrielle Weiss
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001-12-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 080186822X

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ADHD in Adulthood by Margaret Weiss,Lily Trokenberg Hechtman,Gabrielle Weiss Pdf

How does ADHD manifest itself in adult life? In general, the authors write, hyperactivity tends to diminish with age, impulsivity changes quality, and attention problems remain the same although they may become more disabling as organizational demands increase. The authors carefully answer the questions often posed by professionals and patients about these symptoms and other issues. They describe the diagnostic interview and the use of rating scales and include examples of the scales. They also provide a well-balanced review of associated psychiatric conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders, Tourette's syndrome, oppositional and conduct problems, and substance abuse. Descriptions of all the primary approaches to treatment—medication, psychological therapies, and environmental restructuring—include vivid case examples.

Author : Russell A. Barkley,Kevin R. Murphy,Mariellen Fischer
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781609180751

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ADHD in Adults by Russell A. Barkley,Kevin R. Murphy,Mariellen Fischer Pdf

Providing a new perspective on ADHD in adults, this compelling book analyzes findings from two major studies directed by leading authority Russell A. Barkley. Groundbreaking information is presented on the significant impairments produced by the disorder across major functional domains and life activities, including educational outcomes, work, relationships, health behaviors, and mental health. Thoughtfully considering the treatment implications of these findings, the book also demonstrates that existing diagnostic criteria do not accurately reflect the way ADHD is experienced by adults, and points the way toward developing better criteria that center on executive function deficits. Accessible tables, figures, and sidebars encapsulate the study results and methods.

Author : Russell Barkley
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780763765644

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults by Russell Barkley Pdf

ADHD in Adults is a comprehensive text that provides all the information you need to know about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in mature adults. Written by the leading authority on ADHD, Dr. Barkley discusses diagnosis and assessment, treatment options, and much more.

Author : Wolfgang Retz,Rachel G. Klein
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783805592376

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults by Wolfgang Retz,Rachel G. Klein Pdf

Worldwide longitudinal studies performed since the 1970s have clearly shown that ADHD persists into adulthood. These findings have stimulated researchers to develop the therapeutic approaches for adult patients, especially in European countries where scientific and clinical interest in ADHD has increased.. In this volume, leading experts from Europe and the United States present their long-term results in order to provide an overview of important aspects of ADHD across the lifespan. These results include epidemiology, neurobiology, psychopathology, longitudinal course, comorbidity and social impairment associated with ADHD. Topics include diagnostic problems and therapeutic options as well as molecular genetic studies. Further, morphological and functional imaging studies in adult ADHD are reviewed, as well as the very important issue of comorbidity. Providing an excellent source of up-to-date information, this publication is essential reading for psychiatrists, neurologists, geneticists, psychotherapists, physicians and other therapists working with ADHD patients.

Author : Thomas E. Brown
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0300119895

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Attention Deficit Disorder by Thomas E. Brown Pdf

A new understanding of ADD, along with practical information on how to recognize and treat the disorder A leading expert in the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers reassuring, practical information about treatments. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case studies from his own clinical practive, Dr. Thomas E. Brown describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated.This is the first book to address the perplexing question about ADD: how can individuals, some very bright, be chronically unable to "pay attention," yet be able to focus very well on specific tasks that strongly interest them? Dr. Brown disputes the "willpower" explanation and explains how inherited malfunctions of the brain's management system prevent some people from being able to deal adequately with challenging tasks of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. His book is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD/ADHD.

Author : Committee on Nomenclature and Statistics American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 059856893X

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Mental disorders : diagnostic and statistical manual by Committee on Nomenclature and Statistics American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : J.J. Sandra Kooij
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781447141389

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Adult ADHD by J.J. Sandra Kooij Pdf

Adult ADHD: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment, Third Edition covers not only diagnostic assessment, but also comorbidity patterns as well as differential diagnosis of ADHD with for example bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. The symptom overlap and misdiagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome in girls and women with the inattentive subtype of ADHD, ADD is explored. The chronic delayed sleep phase syndrome associated with ADHD based on disturbances in the circadian rhythm, and the possible consequences for general health (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer) are discussed. There are sections on ADHD and intelligence, criminality, sexuality, dyslexia and autism. Adult ADHD can be treated effectively but as yet the disorder is not always recognised by professionals and this book aims to help correct this. Diagnostic tools are included, such as the structured Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD (DIVA), and an ultra-short and somewhat longer screening tool, all based on the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD. Treatment options cover psychoeducation and motivation and individual and group coaching; long-acting stimulants and other new drugs for treating ADHD; use of melatonin to treat the delayed sleep-phase disorder. Useful information is included on the setting up and organisation of a department for adult ADHD with a multidisciplinary team. References, websites and useful international addresses have all been updated. Adult ADHD: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment, Third Edition is intended for students, junior doctors/residents, psychologists, psychiatrists, other mental healthcare professionals and interested parties and provides a quick overview of the current state of the science and of the methods used in diagnosis and treatment. Adult ADHD: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment, Third Edition was originally published by Pearson Assessment and Information BV, The Netherlands.

Author : Sam Goldstein,Anne Teeter Ellison
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780080502076

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Clinician's Guide to Adult ADHD by Sam Goldstein,Anne Teeter Ellison Pdf

This text offers practicing clinicians strategies, interventions, suggestions, guidance and ideas to work with adults struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and is intended as a reference to which clinicians will turn time and time again as issues or problems present themselves. The text will also provide a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and expand the development of an ongoing model to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Jan K. Buitelaar,Cornelis C. Kan,Philip Asherson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139493390

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ADHD in Adults by Jan K. Buitelaar,Cornelis C. Kan,Philip Asherson Pdf

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.

Author : Russell A. Barkley
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1606233386

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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell A. Barkley Pdf

For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care—and what sufferers can do for themselves—than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact. Readers get hands-on self-assessment tools and skills-building exercises, plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Specific techniques are presented for overcoming challenges in critical areas where people with the disorder often struggle—work, finances, relationships, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource for adults with ADHD who are ready to take back their lives. See also Dr. Barkley's bestselling resource on childhood ADHD, Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents.

Author : Susan Young,Jessica Bramham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470029893

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ADHD in Adults by Susan Young,Jessica Bramham Pdf

"This volume is a ground-braking first step in standardizing the psychosocial treatment of adults with ADHD." - Dr Sam Goldstein, University of Utah "I think it is a uniquely valuable guide to how psychological thinking and treatment can be helpful to adults with ADHD - I recommend it to all professionals taking on this work." - Professor Eric Taylor, Head of Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry "What emerges fro this perspective is clinical wisdom. I could see and feel both the patient and the therapy." - Margaret Weiss, Director of research, ADHD Clinic, Children's and Women's Health Centre, Canada There is increasing recognition of the prevalence of ADHD in adulthood, which is estimated to be around one percent in the general population. These people have often experienced lifelong underachievement; they feel misunderstood and have not received the help they need. Reflecting the growing awareness of this problem, ADHD in Adults provides a comprehensive account of the presentation of adulthood ADHD, its assessment and treatment. Written by experienced practitioners in the field, the book introduces a cognitive behavioural model of ADHD from which the authors developed the Young-Bramham Programme. This is a unique, modular framework for assessing and treating people with adulthood ADHD and associated problems using practical intervention techniques. The book is accompanied by the Young-Bramham Programme Companion Website, www.wiley.com/go/adhdadults that provides downloadable materials for use by clients and therapists. ADHD in Adults is invaluable reading for clinicians working with adult ADHD clients in many different settings including primary care, adult mental health, learning disability, forensic, neuropsychiatry and neuropsychology. It will also be a useful self-help resource for ADHD clients, friends, family and supporters.

Author : Sari Solden
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780978590918

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Women with Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden Pdf

Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, psychotherapist Sari Solden's, groundbreaking book, explains how every year, millions of withdrawn little girls and chronically overwhelmed women go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because they don't fit the stereotypical profile: they're not fast-talking, hyperactive, or inattentive, and they are not male. This pioneering book explores treatment and counseling options, and uses real-life case histories to examine the special challenges women with AD/HD face, such as the shame of not fulfilling societal expectations. Solden explains that AD/HD affects just as many women as men, and often results in depression, disorganization, anxiety, and underachievement. Included in this revised edition is a brand new chapter on friendship challenges for women with AD/HD. Three empowering steps -- restructuring one's life, renegotiating relationships, and redefining self-image -- help women take control of their lives and enjoy success on their own terms. "Sari Solden has used her personal and professional experience to shine some light into the dark closet inhabited by far too many ADD women... She empowers ADD women by validating their experience as worthwhile human beings who struggle with serious organizational problems in many areas of their lives." (Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo, authors of You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy")

Author : Paul H. Wender
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0195119223

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Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults by Paul H. Wender Pdf

Most people still think of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a psychiatric condition affecting only children and adolescents. In this book, Paul H. Wender offers compelling firsthand accounts from adults who suffer with this malady, bringing together a wealth of information not available in any other volume. Illustrations.

Author : Lara Honos-Webb Ph. D.,Lara Honos-Webb
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781458764812

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The Gift of Adult Add by Lara Honos-Webb Ph. D.,Lara Honos-Webb Pdf

Disorders and syndromes.