ADHD in Adults: Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511780752

Although the phenomenon of ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is well described in children, it is now thought that in up to 60% of cases the symptoms persist into adulthood. This volume reviews our growing knowledge of adult ADHD and presents a transatlantic perspective on the identification, assessment and treatment of the disorder. The introductory section covers the history of ADHD, as well as the epidemiology, consequences, gender differences and legal aspects. Detailed descriptions of the clinical features of ADHD in adults are then given to enhance the reader's clinical recognition and assessment. Subsequent sections cover treatment strategies, emphasising pharmacological, psychological and social interventions. Written and edited by experts internationally renowned for their work in ADHD, this is an essential resource for all mental health workers who encounter adults presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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ADHD in Adults - Half title page
pp i-ii
Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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ADHD in Adults - Title page
pp iii-iii
Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- By Jan K. Buitelaar, Cornelis C. Kan, Philip J. Asherson
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Copyright page
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Contents
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Contributors
pp vii-ix
- By Leonard A. Adler, Henrik Anckarsäter, L. Eugene Arnold, Philip J. Asherson, Russell Barkley, Joseph Biederman, Andrew D. Blackwell, Jessica Bramham, Thomas E. Brown, Richard Bruggeman, Jan K. Buitelaar, C. Keith Conners, Jonathan H. Dowson, Steve V. Faraone, Christopher Gibbins, Christopher Gillberg, I. Carina Gillberg, Ylva Ginsberg, Laurence L. Greenhill, Julia D. Hunter, Cornelis C. Kan, Ronald C. Kessler, Scott H. Kollins, J. J. Sandra Kooij, Johanna Krause, Jonna Kuntsi, Florence Levy, Stephen P. McDermott, Gráinne McLoughlin, Mitul A. Mehta, Asko Niemela, Eleni Paliokosta, Yannis Paloyelis, Vangelis Pappas, Patricia Quinn, Maria Råstam, Doris Ryffel, David Shaw, Seija Sirviö, Thomas Spencer, Lacramioara Spetie, Siegfried Tuinier, Fiona E. van Dijk, Anne M. D. N. van Lammeren, Wim J. C. Verbeeck, Margaret Weiss, Timothy E. Wilens, Kiriakos Xenitidis
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Preface
pp x-xii
- By Jan K. Buitelaar, Cornelis C. Kan, Philip J. Asherson
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Section 1 - The development of adult ADHD as an epidemiological concept
pp 1-24
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1 - The course and persistence of ADHD throughout the life-cycle
pp 1-8
- By Joseph Biederman
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2 - The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD
pp 9-17
- By Ronald C. Kessler, Leonard A. Adler, Russell Barkley, Joseph Biederman, C. Keith Conners, Laurence L. Greenhill, Thomas Spencer
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3 - Gender differences in ADHD
pp 18-24
- By Patricia Quinn
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Section 2 - Insights into the pathophysiology of ADHD in adults
pp 25-90
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4 - Quantitative and molecular genetic studies of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
pp 25-48
- By Philip J. Asherson, Florence Levy, Steve V. Faraone
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5 - Structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging findings in adults with ADHD
pp 49-65
- By Yannis Paloyelis, Philip J. Asherson
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6 - Electrophysiological studies of adult ADHD
pp 66-74
- By Gráinne McLoughlin, Jonna Kuntsi, Philip J. Asherson
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7 - Emission tomography in adult ADHD
pp 75-90
- By Mitul A. Mehta, Johanna Krause
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Section 3 - Assessment and diagnosis of adult ADHD
pp 91-120
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8 - Diagnosing ADHD in adults
pp 91-105
- By Leonard A. Adler, David Shaw
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9 - Neurocognitive characteristics of adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
pp 106-120
- By Jonathan H. Dowson, Andrew D. Blackwell
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Section 4 - Comorbidities of adult ADHD
pp 121-190
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10 - Adult ADHD and mood disorders
pp 121-129
- By Thomas E. Brown
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11 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety disorders in adults
pp 130-137
- By Margaret Weiss, Christopher Gibbins, Julia D. Hunter
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12 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and the substance use disorders
pp 138-150
- By Timothy E. Wilens
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13 - Adult ADHD and organic brain disorders (including psychotic symptoms and tics)
pp 151-156
- By Asko Niemela
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14 - Overlap between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder in adults
pp 157-167
- By Christopher Gillberg, I. Carina Gillberg, Henrik Anckarsäter, Maria Råstam
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15 - ADHD in adults with intellectual disabilities
pp 168-173
- By Kiriakos Xenitidis, Eleni Paliokosta, Vangelis Pappas, Jessica Bramham
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16 - ADHD, personality, and its disorders
pp 174-190
- By Fiona E. van Dijk, Henrik Anckarsäter
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Section 5 - Pharmacological treatment of adult ADHD
pp 191-239
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17 - Stimulant treatment of adult ADHD
pp 191-197
- By Thomas Spencer, Joseph Biederman
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18 - The use of nonstimulant drugs in the treatment of adult ADHD
pp 198-217
- By J. Wim, C. Verbeeck, Siegfried Tuinier
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19 - Medication management in adult ADHD
pp 218-229
- By J. J. Sandra Kooij
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