Understanding and Treating Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Paperback)

Paperback. An estimated seven million American adults have attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder. Understanding and Treating Adults WithAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder provides accurate, timelyinformation about the nature and treatment of this disorder. Written in acollegial style, this resource combines evidence-based material withclinical experience to address problems in diagnosing and treating adultswith ADHD. Dr. Doyle shows how diagnostic and treatment methods in childrenwith ADHD also apply to affected adults. He examines the role ofmedications, including new agents that expand the range of therapeuticchoices.Understanding the evolution of the concept and treatment ofADHD in children illuminates current thinking about the disorder in adults.Dr. Doyle presents guidelines for establishing a valid diagnosis, includingclinical interviews and standardized rating scales. He covers genetic andbiochemical bases of the disorder. He also addresses the special challengesof forming a therapeutic allianceworking with "coach" caregivers; cultural,ethnic, and racial issues; legal considerations; and countertransferenceissues. He explores a range of options for treating adult ADHD: Detailed facts about using medication, with specific information onboth CNS stimulants and nonstimulant medications. He also discusses highlytouted medications that are actually ineffective. Full coverage ofcomprehensive treatment approaches beyond medicationfocusing on cognitivebehavioral therapies, among others. He uses a detailed clinical exampledrawn from several patients to illustrate issues involved in treating ADHDadults over time. Complete review of conditions that may requiretreatment before ADHD can be addressed. Many ADHD adults struggle withcomorbid anxiety, affective disorders, and substance abuse. Dr. Doyleexplains how overlooked ADHD can complicate the treatment of otherdisorders. He provides strategies for the patient with medication-resistantor treatment-refractory ADHD. The book provides in-depth discussionof such issues as the impact of ADHD in the workplace, including steps formaximizing job satisfaction; special considerations related to women; andthe effect of ADHD on families. A useful appendix helps readers and patientsfind reliable information about ADHD on the Internet, allowing clinicians todevelop an "e-prescription" to supplement medication and otherinterventions.Dr. Doyle advocates the promise of enhanced lifeprospects for adults with ADHD that effective treatment provides. Besidesaddressing the special challenges of ADHD adults, Dr. Doyle conveys therewards of working with patients who prove resourceful, creative, andpersistent. Provides accurate, timely information about the nature and treatment of ADHD. Written in a collegial style, this resource combines evidence-based material with clinical experience to address problems in diagnosing and treating adults. Dr. Doyle shows how diagnostic and treatment methods in children with ADHD also apply to affected adults. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…