ADHD in Adults: Characterization, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Book Overview

Although the phenomenon of ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is well described in children, it is now thought that in up to 60% of cases the symptoms persist into adulthood. This volume reviews our growing knowledge of adult ADHD and presents a transatlantic perspective on the identification, assessment and treatment of the disorder. The introductory section covers the history of ADHD, as well as the epidemiology, consequences, gender...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521864313
• ISBN13: 9780521864312
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.7"