Contents; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The Characteristics of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 3. The Causes of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 4. The Development of the Child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 5. Treatment of the Child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 6. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults; 7. Finding Help; APPENDIX: Diagnostic Criteria: Diagnosis of ADHD in Childhood and Adulthood and Related Disorders; Index
Summary
Paul Wender began his career treating children with ADHD 37 years ago and has treated adults with the disorder for almost 30 years. His exhaustive research and insight gained from clinical practice led to the first book about ADHD in children (Minimal Brain Dysfunction in Children, 1971). Continuing research revealed that in many instances ADHD persisted into adult life, and that adult ADHD included symptoms that were not present in childhood. These findings resulted in his 1995 book Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults. He also authored the first book for the parents of children
