Nadeau Kathleen

A Comprehensive Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults

Research, Diagnosis and Treatment
Herausgeber: Nadeau, Kathleen G

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A Comprehensive Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults begins by addressing the history of ADD and the evolution of our understanding of the disorder. The neurobiology of ADD is examined, laying a solid foundation for the clinician to develop a scientific understanding of this complex syndrome. The assessment and differential diagnosis of ADD is examined from the perspectives of a variety of specialists in the field. This includes an exploration of the interrelationships between attention deficit disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities that may interact with ADD to affect cognitive functioning, and an examination of the connections between ADD and a host of psychiatric conditions. Also covered is the process of differential diagnosis from a neurological perspective, which will help the nonmedically trained clinician to better determine when a complete neurological evaluation seems warranted in the assessment process. Authors examine ADD with and without hyperactivity and describe a wide range of assessment tools that can be useful in developing a full diagnostic picture of different conditions that must be addressed in treating adults with the disorder. A wealth of experience, highly practical suggestions, and an optimistic outlook are the hallmark of the section on treatment. The authors strongly recommend a multifaceted treatment plan combining medication, psychotherapy, and addressing the pervasive self-esteem issues that typically haunt the adult whose condition has gone untreated. The volume concludes with a discussion of the legal implications of the diagnosis of ADD in adults as it pertains to education and employment, the important role of support groups foradults with ADD, and a thought-provoking examination of current and future research including the need for increased public recognition of ADD in adults.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 426
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 1995
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 161mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 762g
• ISBN-13: 9780876307601
• ISBN-10: 0876307608
• Artikelnr.: 21649401

Autorenporträt

Kathleen G. Nadeau

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: History and Current Understanding of the Neurobiology of ADD in
Adults. Part II: Differential Diagnosis, Comorbidity, and Assessment of
Adult ADD. Part III: Treatment of ADD in Adults. Part IV: Specific
Treatment Issues for Adults with ADD. Part V: Other Issues and Future
Directions.