Main description:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common condition that affects both children and adults, and can have serious consequences for academic, emotional, social, and occupational functioning. When properly identified and diagnosed, however, there are many interventions for the disorder that have established benefits. This volume in the new series, "Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice", provides therapists with practical, evidence-based guidance on diagnosis and treatment from leading experts - and does so in a uniquely "reader-friendly" manner. Readers will gain an understanding of recent advances in the etiology and symptom presentations of ADHD in children and adults, as well as the use of stimulant medications, other psychopharmacological approaches, and psychotherapeutic interventions. The book is both a compact "how-to" reference, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, and an ideal educational resource for students and practice-oriented continuing education.

Contents:

Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 1.1 Terminology; 1.2 Definition; 1.3 Epidemiology; 1.4 Courses and Prognosis of ADHD; 1.5 Differential Diagnosis; 1.6 Comorbidities in ADHD Patients; 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation; 2. Theories and Models of ADHD; Biological Factors in ADHD; Perinatal Factors in ADHD; Psychological Factors in ADHD; Summary; Treatment Considerations; 3. Diagnosis and Treatment Indications; Assessment Procedures; Specific Assessment Techniques; The Decision-Making Process; Stimulant Medications; Psychological Approaches; Summary; 4. Treatment; 4.1 Methods of Treatment; Stimulant Medication; Psychotherapy; Work-related Concerns; Social Skills Training; 4.2 Mechanisms of Action; Alternative Treatments; 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis; 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods; 4.5 Problems in Carrying out the Treatments; 5. Case Vignette; 6. Further Reading; 7. References; 8. Appendix: Tools and Resources; Tools and Resources.