ADHD in Adulthood: A Guide to Current Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) - Softcover

Weiss MD PhD, Margaret; Trokenberg Hechtman MDCM, Lily; Weiss MDCM, Gabrielle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080186822X ISBN 13: 9780801868221

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher

"The three authors of the textbook have extensive experience treating both children and adults with ADHD. Although this textbook discusses problems and issues relating to adult patients, it will help anyone to understand the full scope of the disorder. This is an excellent textbook for understanding ADHD both in childhood and in adult life and, thus, it should be useful to both the paediatrician and the family practitioner."—Pediatric and Child Health

"A sensible book, well referenced and up-to-date, it should be on the shelf of any clinic that sees adults with self-regulatory disorders." —Child Psychology and Psychiatry Review

About the Author

Margaret Weiss, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of research for the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Children's and Women's Health Centre in British Columbia. Lily Trokenberg Hechtman, M.D.C.M., is a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics and director of research for the Division of Child Psychiatry at McGill University. Gabrielle Weiss, M.D.C.M., is a professor of psychiatry and a staff psychiatrist at the Children's and Women's Health Centre in British Columbia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 080186822X
• ISBN 13: 9780801868221
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376