Description
Book SynopsisThe new updated edition of this popular text on assessing and treating of adults with ADHD: New updated edition Provides guidance on multimodal care and diversity issues Includes downloadable handouts
Trade ReviewThis book presents a concise, yet comprehensive and up-to-date depiction of the theories, models, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in adults. It is easy to read and ideal for graduate students, early-stage clinicians, and anyone else who is interested in learning about this disorder.; Ricardo Eiraldi, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Table of Contents1 Description 1.1 Terminology 1.2 Definition 1.2.1 Diagnostic Criteria 1.2.2 Applicability of Criteria for Adults 1.3 Epidemiology 1.3.1 Prevalence and Incidence 1.3.2 Sex 1.3.3 Age 1.3.4 Ethnicity 1.4 Course and Prognosis 1.5 Differential Diagnosis 1.5.1 Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders 1.5.2 Depressive Disorders 1.5.3 Anxiety Disorders 1.5.4 Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders 1.5.5 Bipolar and Related Disorders 1.5.6 Personality Disorders 1.5.7 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 1.5.8 Neurodevelopmental, Physical, and Medical Conditions 1.5.9 Environmental and Psychosocial Factors 1.6 Comorbidity 1.6.1 Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders 1.6.2 Depressive Disorders 1.6.3 Anxiety Disorders 1.6.4 Learning Disabilities 1.6.5 Bipolar and Related Disorders 1.6.6 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 1.6.7 Personality Disorders 1.6.8 Sleep-Wake Disorders 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation 1.7.1 Diagnostic Interviews 1.7.2 Rating Scales 1.7.3 Psychoeducational Testing 1.7.4 Neuropsychological Testing 1.7.5 Laboratory Testing 2 Theories and Models of ADHD in Adults 2.1 Neurobiological Factors in ADHD 2.1.1 Genetic Contributions 2.1.2 Neurological Factors 2.1.3 Cognitive Determinants 2.2 Environmental Risk Factors 2.2.1 Biological Adversity Factors 2.2.2 Environmental Toxins 2.2.3 Food Additives/Dietary Factors 2.3 Psychosocial Adversity Factors 2.4 Interactions Between Neurobiological, Environmental, and Psychosocial Adversity Factors 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Assessment Procedures 3.1.1 General Considerations 3.1.2 Developmental History 3.1.3 Clinical Interview 3.1.4 Behavioral Rating Scales 3.1.5 Differential Diagnosis/Comorbidities 3.1.6 Testing 3.2 The Decision-Making Process 3.3 Treatment Considerations 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Psychopharmacology 4.1.2 Stimulant Medications 4.1.3 Nonstimulant Medications 4.1.4 Psychosocial and Psychological Therapies 4.1.5 Coaching and CBT 4.1.6 Metacognitive Therapy: Time- Management and Organizational- Skills Training 4.1.7 Supportive and Family Therapies 4.1.8 Neurofeedback and Cognitive- Enhancement Training 4.1.9 Psychoeducation 4.2 Mechanisms of Action 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.5 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments 4.6 Multicultural Issues 5 Case Vignettes 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
