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Providing a new perspective on ADHD in adults, this compelling book analyzes findings from two major studies directed by leading authority Russell A. Barkley. Groundbreaking information is presented on the significant impairments produced by the disorder across major functional domains and life activities, including educational outcomes, work, relationships, health behaviors, and mental health. Thoughtfully considering the treatment implications of these findings, the book also demonstrates that existing diagnostic criteria do not accurately reflect the way ADHD is experienced by adults, and points the way toward developing better criteria that center on executive function deficits. Accessible tables, figures, and sidebars encapsulate the study results and methods.
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Barkley (psychiatry, Medical U. of S. Carolina), Murphy (Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts, Northborough), and Fischer (neuropsychology, Medical College of Wisconsin) report findings from two of the largest and most comprehensive studies of adults with ADHD conducted to date, juxtaposing the results for clinic-referred adults with the disorder against those of clinic-referred children with ADHD followed into young adulthood. Exploring the symptoms, impairments, and adaptive functioning in many of the important domains of major life activities, the authors conclude that ADHD in adults is a significantly impairing disorder. The findings have important implications for the design of better diagnostic criteria, for the validity of the disorder itself, and for clinicians who evaluate and treat adults with ADHD. For researchers in clinical psychology, psychiatry, and related fields; practitioners working with adults and children; and graduate-level students of adult psychiatry. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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