Clinician's Guide to Adult ADHD: Assessment and Intervention (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional) by Sam Goldstein

Author:Sam Goldstein
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9780122870491
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2002-09-09T21:00:00+00:00

Index

Table of Contents

Front Cover

Clinicians’ Guide To Adult ADHD: Assessment and Intervention

Copyright Page

Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1. An Overview of Childhood and Adolescent ADHD: Understanding the Complexities of Development into the Adult Years

Transactional Model of ADHD: Impact of Biogenetic, Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Deficits

Interaction of Neurobiological and Environmental Factors

Cognitive and Academic Findings

The Developmental Context: Characteristics and Associated Features of ADHD

Cumulative Effects of Living with a Developmental Disorder: From Childhood to Adulthood

ADHD Risk and Resiliency

A Developmental Perspective: Implications for Treatment of ADHD in Adulthood

References

Transactional Model of ADHD: Impact of Biogenetic, Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Deficits

Interaction of Neurobiological and Environmental Factors

Cognitive and Academic Findings

The Developmental Context: Characteristics and Associated Features of ADHD

Cumulative Effects of Living with a Developmental Disorder: From Childhood to Adulthood

ADHD Risk and Resiliency

A Developmental Perspective: Implications for Treatment of ADHD in Adulthood

References

Chapter 2. Continuity of ADHD in Adulthood: Hypothesis and Theory Meet Reality

Introduction

Outcome of ADHD in the Adult Years

Evaluation

Factors Affecting Outcome

Conclusion

References

Introduction

Outcome of ADHD in the Adult Years

Evaluation

Factors Affecting Outcome

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3. Research on Comorbidity, Adaptive Functioning, and Cognitive Impairments in Adults with ADHD: Implications for a Clinical Practice

Disorders Comorbid with ADHD in Adults

Cognitive Deficits

Domains of Adaptive Functioning Examined in Adults with ADHD

Clinical Implications

Conclusion

References

Disorders Comorbid with ADHD in Adults

Cognitive Deficits

Domains of Adaptive Functioning Examined in Adults with ADHD

Clinical Implications

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4. The Assessment Process: Conditions and Comorbidities

Introduction to ADHD in Adulthood: Presentation and Risks

Current ADHD Diagnostic Criteria, The DSM-IV

Practice Parameters for the Assessment of Adult ADHD

Making the Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults

Guarding Against Overdiagnosing ADHD in Adults and the Issue of Comorbidity

References

Introduction to ADHD in Adulthood: Presentation and Risks

Current ADHD Diagnostic Criteria, The DSM-IV

Practice Parameters for the Assessment of Adult ADHD

Making the Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults

Guarding Against Overdiagnosing ADHD in Adults and the Issue of Comorbidity

References

Chapter 5. Clinical Case Studies

Case one: Assigning the ADHD Diagnosis Incorrectly Can Cause Harm

Case two: ADHD or Bipolar Disorder or both?

Case Three: ADHD with Comorbid Substance Dependence and Conduct Disorder

Case four: ADHD/LD and Test Accommodations for a Professional Licensing Exam: Effective Advocacy

References

Case one: Assigning the ADHD Diagnosis Incorrectly Can Cause Harm

Case two: ADHD or Bipolar Disorder or both?

Case Three: ADHD with Comorbid Substance Dependence and Conduct Disorder

Case four: ADHD/LD and Test Accommodations for a Professional Licensing Exam: Effective Advocacy

References

Chapter 6. The Clinician’s Role in the Treatment of ADHD

Overview

A Multi-level Approach in Treating ADHD in Adults

Basic Issues in Treating Adults with ADHD

Treating ADHD Across the Adult Life Span

The Challenges of the Middle Adult Years

Treating Adults with ADHD in Their Middle Years

Summary

References

Overview

A Multi-level Approach in Treating ADHD in Adults

Basic Issues in Treating Adults with ADHD

Treating ADHD Across the Adult Life Span

The Challenges of the Middle Adult Years

Treating Adults with ADHD in Their Middle Years

Summary

References

Chapter 7. Changing the Mindset of Adults with ADHD: Strategies for Fostering Hope, Optimism, and Resilience

The Characteristics of Adults with ADHD

The Unfortunate Mindset of Adults with ADHD

Assessing the Mindset of Individuals with ADHD

Coping Strategies: Helping or Exacerbating the Problem?

Steps for Changing Negative into Positive Mindsets

Concluding Thoughts About Two Men

References

The Characteristics of Adults with ADHD

The Unfortunate Mindset of Adults with ADHD

Assessing the Mindset of Individuals with ADHD

Coping Strategies: Helping or

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