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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults

Author(s): Russell Barkley, PhD, Research Professor of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical School, New York, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763765644
  • Paperback    81 pages      © 2010
Price: International Sales $46.95 US List
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Overview

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once considered a childhood disorder that would be outgrown but is now recognized as a disease that can persist into adulthood and even for a lifetime. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults is a quick, easy-to-use reference for practitioners providing critical information about ADHD in adults. 

Written by the leading authority on ADHD, Dr. Barkley discusses causes, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment options with clear explanations. This essential guide features sidebars, definitions, references, and end-of-chapter key concepts review. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults is a must-have resource for every practitioner caring for adults with ADHD.

 

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Chapter  1  Adult ADHD in Perspective
Chapter  2  Diagnosis and Assessment
Chapter  3  Pharmacological Treatment
Chapter  4  Nonpharmacological Treatment
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Russell Barkley, PhD-Research Professor of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical School, New York, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina

 

Russell A. Barkley, PhD, is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina and Research Professor of Psychiatry at the State University of New York Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY.  He is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN, ABPP). Dr Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has authored 13 books and clinical manuals, and more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. As an advocate for proper identification and treatment of ADHD, he has appeared on the nationally televised programs 60 Minutes, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN and many other programs on behalf of those with ADHD.

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  • “With this book, Dr. Barkley offers unique perspectives and insights generated from a large 20-year prospective study of this disorder from childhood to adulthood. The concise presentation of clinically relevant information is a useful tool for those practitioners treating ADHD across the lifespan.”

    David W. Goodman, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
    Director, Suburban Psychiatric Associates, LLC
    Director, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland


    "Comprehensive, well written, and enjoyable to read. A highly valuable resource for clinicians and patients by one of the preeminent thought leaders in the ADHD field.”

    Lenard Adler, MD
    Associate Professor of Psychiatry
    Director, Adult ADHD Program, NYU School of Medicine
    Author of Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD

     

    “Meticulously written with great scholarly application. An extraordinary compilation of developmentally relevant and pragmatic information.”

    Timothy E. Wilens, MD
    Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital
    Author of Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids

     

    “An amazing gift from Dr. Barkley to the professional community and to individuals with ADHD. This is a ‘must read’ for professionals who work with adults with ADHD.”

    Steven A. Safren, PhD
    Director, Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
    Author of Mastering Your Adult ADHD

     

    “A brief and expert summary of our most up-to-date understanding of adult ADHD. For any clinician working with adult psychiatric illness, I can think of no more productive endeavor than spending the brief time required to read through this text.”

    James J. McGough, MD
    Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
    UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital

     

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