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Record Nr.

UNINA9910437990403321

Autore

Kooij J.J. Sandra

Titolo

Adult ADHD : Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment / / by J.J. Sandra Kooij

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

1-283-93334-9

1-4471-4138-5

Edizione

[3rd ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (304 p.)

Disciplina

616.85/89

616.8589

Soggetti

Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology

Neurology 

Neurology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foreword, P. Asherson -- Foreword, A. Paternotte -- Preface -- Introduction -- Diagnostic assessment -- Diagnostic instruments -- Treatment -- Treatment: coaching adults with ADHD -- Set-up and organisation of a specialist department -- Appendix -- References -- Index -- About the author.

Sommario/riassunto

Adult ADHD: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment, Third Edition covers not only diagnostic assessment, but also comorbidity patterns as well as differential diagnosis of ADHD with for example bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. The symptom overlap and misdiagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome in girls and women with the inattentive subtype of ADHD, ADD is explored. The chronic delayed sleep phase syndrome associated with ADHD based on disturbances in the circadian rhythm, and the possible consequences for general health (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer) are discussed. There are sections on ADHD and intelligence, criminality, sexuality, dyslexia and autism. Adult ADHD can be treated effectively but as yet the disorder is not always recognised by professionals and this book aims to help correct this. Diagnostic tools are included, such as the



structured Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD (DIVA), and an ultra-short and somewhat longer screening tool, all based on the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD. Treatment options cover psychoeducation and motivation and individual and group coaching; long-acting stimulants and other new drugs for treating ADHD; use of melatonin to treat the delayed sleep-phase disorder. Useful information is included on the setting up and organisation of a department for adult ADHD with a multidisciplinary team. References, websites and useful international addresses have all been updated. Adult ADHD: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment, Third Edition is intended for students, junior doctors/residents, psychologists, psychiatrists, other mental healthcare professionals and interested parties and provides a quick overview of the current state of the science and of the methods used in diagnosis and treatment. Adult ADHD: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment, Third Edition was originally published by Pearson Assessment and Information BV, The Netherlands.