| ADHD in Adulthood: A Guide to Current Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment Revised Edition Contributor(s): Weiss, Margaret (Author), Trokenberg Hechtman, Lily (Author), Weiss, Gabrielle (Author) |
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ISBN: 080186822X ISBN-13: 9780801868221 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical - Psychology | Psychopathology - Attention Deficit Disorder (add-adhd) |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| Series: Guide to Current Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.02" W x 9" (1.27 lbs) 376 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |