| Description |
xviii, 408 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. History and Overview of Adulthood ADD / Paul Jaffe -- 2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Disorder / Patricia O. Quinn -- 3. Differential Diagnosis and Psychiatric Comorbidity Patterns in Adult Attention Deficit Disorder / Angela Tzelepis, Howard Schubiner and Lawrence H. Warbasse III -- 4. Attention Deficits and Neurodevelopmental Variation in Older Adolescents and Adults / Adrian D. Sandler -- 5. Neurological Comorbidity Patterns/Differential Diagnosis in Adult Attention Deficit Disorder / Bennett Lavenstein -- 6. Differential Diagnosis of ADD Versus ADHD in Adults / Thomas E. Brown |
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ADD in workplace: career consultation and counseling for the adult with ADD / Kathleen G. Nadeau -- Other issues and future directions -- Legal rights of the ADD adult / Peter S. Latham, Patricia H. Latham -- Adult ADD support groups / Kathleen M. Kelly -- Future directions in research and treatment of the ADD adult / Paul Jaffe |
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History and current understanding of ADD as a neurobiological disorder -- History and overview of adulthood ADD / Paul Jaffe -- Neurobiology of attention deficit disorder / Patricia O. Quinn -- Differential diagnosis and comorbidity issues in adult ADD -- Differential diagnosis and psychiatric comorbidity patterns in adult attention deficit disorder / Angela Tzelepis, Howard Schubiner, Lawrence H. Warbasse, III -- Attention deficits and neurodevelopmental variation in older adolescents and adults / Adrian D. Sandler -- |
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Neurological comorbidity patterns/differential diagnosis in adult attention deficit disorder / Bennett Lavenstein -- Differential diagnosis of ADD versus ADHD in adults / Thomas E. Brown -- Neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing in the evaluation of the ADD adult / Susan H. Biggs -- Treatment issues in adult ADD -- Empowering the adult with ADD / Kevin R. Murphy -- Psychotherapy of adult attention deficit disorder / Edward M. Hallowell -- Pharmacotherapy of adult ADHD / Timothy E. Wilens, Thomas J. Spencer, Joseph Biederman -- |
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Specific treatment issues for adults with ADD -- Life management skills for the adult with ADD / Kathleen G. Nadeau -- Relationship dilemmas for adults with ADD: the biology of intimacy / John J. Ratey, Edward M. Hallowell, Andrea C. Miller -- Impact of adult ADD on the family / Ellen B. Dixon -- Special diagnostic and treatment considerations in women with attention deficit disorder / John J. Ratey, Andrea C. Miller, Kathleen G. Nadeau -- Students with attention deficit disorders in postsecondary education: issues in identification and accommodation / Mary McDonald Richard -- |
| Summary |
A wealth of experience, highly practical suggestions, and an optimistic outlook are the hallmark of the section on treatment. The authors strongly recommend a multifaceted treatment plan combining medication, psychotherapy, and addressing the pervasive self-esteem issues that typically haunt the adult whose condition has gone untreated. The volume concludes with a discussion of the legal implications of the diagnosis of ADD in adults as it pertains to education and employment, the important role of support groups for adults with ADD, and a thought-provoking examination of current and future research including the need for increased public recognition of ADD in adults |
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The assessment and differential diagnosis of ADD is examined from the perspectives of a variety of specialists in the field. This includes an exploration of the interrelationships between attention deficit disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities that may interact with ADD to affect cognitive functioning, and an examination of the connections between ADD and a host of psychiatric conditions. Also covered is the process of differential diagnosis from a neurological perspective, which will help the nonmedically trained clinician to better determine when a complete neurological evaluation seems warranted in the assessment process. Authors examine ADD with and without hyperactivity and describe a wide range of assessment tools that can be useful in developing a full diagnostic picture of different conditions that must be addressed in treating adults with the disorder |
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A Comprehensive Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults begins by addressing the history of ADD and the evolution of our understanding of the disorder. The neurobiology of ADD is examined, laying a solid foundation for the clinician to develop a scientific understanding of this complex syndrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Attention-deficit disorder in adults.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity -- diagnosis.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.
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Adult.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity -- therapy.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity -- diagnosis.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity -- therapy.
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| Author |
Nadeau, Kathleen G.
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| LC no. |
94044015 |
| ISBN |
0876307608 |
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