ADHD in Adulthood: A Guide to Current Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment

by Lily Trokenberg Hechtman, Margaret Weiss, Gabrielle Weiss

Book Overview

How does ADHD manifest itself in adult life? In general, the authors write, hyperactivity tends to diminish with age, impulsivity changes quality, and attention problems remain the same although they may become more disabling as organizational demands increase. The authors carefully answer the questions often posed by professionals and patients about these symptoms and other issues. They describe the diagnostic interview and the use of rating scales...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080186822X
• ISBN13: 9780801868221
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher