TY - BOOK AU - Nadeau,Kathleen G. TI - A comprehensive guide to attention deficit disorder in adults: research, diagnosis, and treatment SN - 0876307608 PY - 1995/// CY - New York PB - Brunner/Mazel KW - Attention-deficit disorder in adults KW - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity KW - in adulthood KW - diagnosis KW - therapy N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Contents Section I: History and Current Understanding of ADD as a Neurobiological Disorder 1. History and Overview of Adulthood ADD 2. Neurobiology of Attention Deficit Disorder Section II: Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity Issues in Adult ADD 3. Differential Diagnosis and Psychiatric Comorbidity Patterns in Adult Attention Deficit Disorder 4. Attention Deficits and Neurodevelopmental Variation in Older Adolescents and Adults 5. Neurological Comorbidity Patterns/Differential Diagnosis in Adult Attention Deficit Disorder 6. Differential Diagnosis of ADD Versus ADHD in Adults 7. Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Testing in the Evaluation of the ADD Adult Section III: Treatment Issues in Adult ADD 8. Empowering the Adult with ADD 9. Psychotherapy of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder 10. Pharmacotherapy of Adult ADHD Section IV: Specific Treatment Issues for Adults with ADD 11. Life Management Skills for the Adult with ADD 12. Relationship Dilemmas for Adults with ADD: The Biology of Intimacy 13. Impact of Adult ADD on the Family 14. Special Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations in Women with Attention Deficit Disorder 15. Students with Attention Deficit Disorders in Postsecondary Education: Issues in Identification and Accommodation 16. ADD in the Workplace: Career Consultation and Counseling for the Adult with ADD Section V: Other Issues and Future Directions 17. Legal Rights of the ADD Adult 18. Adult ADD Support Groups 19. Future Directions in Research and Treatment of the ADD Adult Resource List UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0652/94044015-d.html ER -