ADHD in Adults
Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Reviews our growing knowledge of adult ADHD and presents a transatlantic perspective on its identification, assessment and treatment.

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

9780521864312, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 3 March 2011

328 pages, 10 b/w illus. 10 tables
25.3 x 19.5 x 2 cm, 0.86 kg

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.

Preface
1. The course and persistence of ADHD throughout the life-cycle J. Biederman and J. Buitelaar
2. The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD R. Kessler, J. Buitelaar, Lenard Russell Barkley, J. Biederman, C. Conners, Larry Greenhill, David Shaw and T. Spencer
3. Gender issues in adult ADHD P. Quinn
4. The consequences of ADHD in adulthood: educational, vocational and relational impairments T. Spencer
5. Neurobiology of ADHD J. Krause, Klaus-Henning Krause and Martin Ohlmeier
6. Quantitative and molecular genetic studies of adult ADHD P. Asherson, S. Faraone and F. Levy
7. Structural and functional MRI findings in adults with ADHD Y. Paloyelis
8. Evoked response potentials in adults with ADHD G. McLoughlin
9. Positron Emission Tomography findings in adults with ADHD M. Mehta
10. Diagnosing ADHD in adults L. Adler and David Shaw
11. Neurocognitive characteristics of adults with ADHD J. Dowson and Andrew Blackwell
12. Adult ADHD and mood disorders T. Brown
13. Adult ADHD and anxiety disorders M. Weiss
14. Adult ADHD and substance use disorders T. Wilens
15. Adult ADHD and organic brain disorders A. Niemela and H. Niederhofer
16. Autism spectrum disorders overlap ADHD in adults C. Gillberg
17. Adult ADHD and learning disorders K. Xenitidis
18. Adult ADHD and personality disorders F. van Dijk and Henrik Anckarsater
19. Psychostimulants for adult ADHD T. Spencer and J. Biederman
20. The use of non-stimulant drugs in the treatment of adult ADHD W. Verbeeck
21. Medication management in adult ADHD S. Kooij
22. Abuse potential of stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD S. H. Kollins
23. Psycho-education for adults with ADHD: impressions from the field R. Bruggeman and A. van Lammeren
24. Coaching of adults with ADHD D. Ryffel
25. Clinical applications of research on the psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD M. McDermott
26. EEG biofeedback for adult ADHD Y. Ginsberg
27. Alternative and complementary treatments for ADHD A. Arnold and S. Spetie
Appendices
Index.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ], Psychiatry [MMH]