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| Contributors | |
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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| An Overview of Childhood and Adolescent ADHD: Understanding the Complexities of Development into the Adult Years | |
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| Transactional Model of ADHD: Impact of Biogenetic, Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Deficits | |
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| Interaction of Neurobiological and Environmental Factors | |
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| Cognitive and Academic Findings | |
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| The Developmental Context: Characteristics and Associated Features of ADHD | |
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| Cumulative Effects of Living with a Developmental Disorder: From Childhood to Adulthood | |
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| ADHD Risk and Resiliency | |
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| A Developmental Perspective: Implications for Treatment of ADHD in Adulthood | |
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| References | |
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| Continuity of ADHD in Adulthood: Hypothesis and Theory Meet Reality | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Outcome of ADHD in the Adult Years | |
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| Evaluation | |
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| Factors Affecting Outcome | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Research on Comorbidity, Adaptive Functioning, and Cognitive Impairments in Adults with ADHD: Implications for a Clinical Practice | |
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| Disorders Comorbid with ADHD in Adults | |
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| Cognitive Deficits | |
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| Domains of Adaptive Functioning Examined in Adults with ADHD | |
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| Clinical Implications | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| The Assessment Process: Conditions and Comorbidities | |
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| Introduction to ADHD in Adulthood: Presentation and Risks | |
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| Current ADHD Diagnostic Criteria, The DSM-IV | |
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| Practice Parameters for the Assessment of Adult ADHD | |
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| Making the Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults | |
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| Guarding Against Overdiagnosing ADHD in Adults and the Issue of Comorbidity | |
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| References | |
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| Clinical Case Studies | |
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| Assigning the ADHD Diagnosis Incorrectly Can Cause Harm | |
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| ADHD or Bipolar Disorder or both? | |
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| ADHD with Comorbid Substance Dependence and Conduct Disorder | |
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| ADHD/LD and Test Accommodations for a Professional Licensing Exam: Effective Advocacy | |
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| References | |
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| The Clinician's Role in the Treatment of ADHD | |
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| Overview | |
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| A Multi-level Approach in Treating ADHD in Adults | |
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| Basic Issues in Treating Adults with ADHD | |
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| Treating ADHD Across the Adult Life Span | |
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| The Challenges of the Middle Adult Years | |
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| Treating Adults with ADHD in Their Middle Years | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Changing the Mindset of Adults with ADHD: Strategies for Fostering Hope, Optimism, and Resilience | |
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| The Characteristics of Adults with ADHD | |
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| The Unfortunate Mindset of Adults with ADHD | |
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| Assessing the Mindset of Individuals with ADHD | |
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| Coping Strategies: Helping or Exacerbating the Problem? | |
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| Steps for Changing Negative into Positive Mindsets | |
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| Concluding Thoughts About Two Men | |
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| References | |
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| A Model of Psychotherapy for Adults with ADHD | |
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| Who Are Adults with ADHD and What Are Their Problems? | |
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| Psychological Therapy | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Appendix | |
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| References | |
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| Pharmacotherapy of Adult ADHD | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Overview of the Neurobiology and Genetics of ADHD | |
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| Clinical Features of ADHD in Adults | |
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| Assessment and Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults | |
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| General Principles of Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults | |
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| Stimulants in the Treatment of Adults with ADHD | |
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| Nonstimulant Medications in the Treatment of Adults with ADHD | |
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| Clinical Strategies for the Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults | |
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| Combined Pharmacotherapy | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Career Impact: Finding the Key to Issues Facing Adults with ADHD | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Barriers to Realistic Career Decision Making | |
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| Starting Out with a Realistic Picture | |
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| Reframing and Involvement | |
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| Client Involvement and Developing Self-Determination | |
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| The Role of the Professional as Mentor and Facilitator | |
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| Practical Tools and Strategies for Career Decision Making | |
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| Gaining Control of the Decision | |
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| Generating Reasonable Alternatives | |
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| Living with the Consequences Without Suffering | |
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| Managing Uncertainties and Assessing Risk Tolerance | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| What Clinicians Need to Know About Legal Issues Relative to ADHD | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Two Statutes | |
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| Individual with a Disability | |
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| Otherwise Qualified | |
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| The Right to Reasonable Accommodation | |
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| The Professional's Opinion | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Notes | |
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| References | |
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| Making Marriages Work for Individuals with ADHD | |
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| Overview | |
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| Foundations: Setting the Initial Stages of Therapy | |
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| Two Therapeutic Approaches | |
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| Supplemental Interaction Strategies | |
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| Substance Abuse in the Relationship | |
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| Assuming Individual Responsibility | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Families and ADHD | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Effects of ADHD on Home and Family | |
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| Parenting and Marriage | |
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| Good Parenting and Straight Thinking | |
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| Managing Family Life: What to Do | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Life Coaching for Adult ADHD | |
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| Claire's Story | |
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| What Is Personal Coaching? | |
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| What Is ADHD Coaching? | |
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| How Coaching Helped Claire | |
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| Theoretical Underpinnings of ADHD Coaching | |
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| The Precepts of ADHD Coaching | |
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| The Process of Coaching | |
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| How Does Coaching Work? | |
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| Distinguishing Coaching from Other Services | |
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| The Power of Collaboration | |
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| Coaching Is Never a Substitute for Therapy | |
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| Issues That Can Complicate the Coaching Process | |
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| Finding and Choosing a Coach | |
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| Creating the Right Match | |
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| Qualities to Look For in a Coach | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Lifestyle Issues | |
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| Theoretical Underpinnings | |
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| Lifestyle Management Model | |
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| Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses | |
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| Maximizing Medication | |
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| Achieving Balance and Establishing Long-Term Goals | |
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| Planning to Attain Goals: The Day Planner | |
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| Organizing "Things" | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |