Goldstein Clinician's Guide to Adult ADHD

Assessment and Intervention
1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-08-050207-6
Verlag: Elsevier Reference Monographs
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 299 Seiten

This text offers practicing clinicians strategies, interventions, suggestions, guidance and ideas to work with adults struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and is intended as a reference to which clinicians will turn time and time again as issues or problems present themselves. The text will also provide a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and expand the development of an ongoing model to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Goldstein, Sam

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Clinicians’ Guide To Adult ADHD: Assessment and Intervention;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;10
5;Contributors;16
6;Foreword;18
7;Preface;20
8;Chapter 1. An Overview of Childhood and Adolescent ADHD: Understanding the Complexities of Development into the Adult Years;26
8.1;Transactional Model of ADHD: Impact of Biogenetic, Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Deficits;27
8.2;Interaction of Neurobiological and Environmental Factors;31
8.3;Cognitive and Academic Findings;31
8.4;The Developmental Context: Characteristics and Associated Features of ADHD;35
8.5;Cumulative Effects of Living with a Developmental Disorder: From Childhood to Adulthood;39
8.6;ADHD Risk and Resiliency;40
8.7;A Developmental Perspective: Implications for Treatment of ADHD in Adulthood;43
8.8;References;44
9;Chapter 2. Continuity of ADHD in Adulthood: Hypothesis and Theory Meet Reality;50
9.1;Introduction;50
9.2;Outcome of ADHD in the Adult Years;52
9.3;Evaluation;60
9.4;Factors Affecting Outcome;62
9.5;Conclusion;64
9.6;References;64
10;Chapter 3. Research on Comorbidity, Adaptive Functioning, and Cognitive Impairments in Adults with ADHD: Implications for a Clinical Practice;68
10.1;Disorders Comorbid with ADHD in Adults;71
10.2;Cognitive Deficits;74
10.3;Domains of Adaptive Functioning Examined in Adults with ADHD;80
10.4;Clinical Implications;86
10.5;Conclusion;91
10.6;References;91
11;Chapter 4. The Assessment Process: Conditions and Comorbidities;96
11.1;Introduction to ADHD in Adulthood: Presentation and Risks;97
11.2;Current ADHD Diagnostic Criteria, The DSM-IV;98
11.3;Practice Parameters for the Assessment of Adult ADHD;102
11.4;Making the Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults;103
11.5;Guarding Against Overdiagnosing ADHD in Adults and the Issue of Comorbidity;106
11.6;References;107
12;Chapter 5. Clinical Case Studies;110
12.1;Case one: Assigning the ADHD Diagnosis Incorrectly Can Cause Harm;111
12.2;Case two: ADHD or Bipolar Disorder or both?;116
12.3;Case Three: ADHD with Comorbid Substance Dependence and Conduct Disorder;120
12.4;Case four: ADHD/LD and Test Accommodations for a Professional Licensing Exam: Effective Advocacy;124
12.5;References;130
13;Chapter 6. The Clinician’s Role in the Treatment of ADHD;132
13.1;Overview;132
13.2;A Multi-level Approach in Treating ADHD in Adults;134
13.3;Basic Issues in Treating Adults with ADHD;136
13.4;Treating ADHD Across the Adult Life Span;138
13.5;The Challenges of the Middle Adult Years;146
13.6;Treating Adults with ADHD in Their Middle Years;147
13.7;Summary;151
13.8;References;151
14;Chapter 7. Changing the Mindset of Adults with ADHD: Strategies for Fostering Hope, Optimism, and Resilience;152
14.1;The Characteristics of Adults with ADHD;153
14.2;The Unfortunate Mindset of Adults with ADHD;156
14.3;Assessing the Mindset of Individuals with ADHD;160
14.4;Coping Strategies: Helping or Exacerbating the Problem?;160
14.5;Steps for Changing Negative into Positive Mindsets;163
14.6;Concluding Thoughts About Two Men;170
14.7;References;171
15;Chapter 8. A Model of Psychotherapy for Adults with ADHD;172
15.1;Who Are Adults with ADHD and What Are Their Problems?;173
15.2;Psychological Therapy;175
15.3;Conclusions;183
15.4;Appendix;184
15.5;References;187
16;Chapter 9. Pharmacotherapy of Adult ADHD;190
16.1;Introduction;190
16.2;Overview of the Neurobiology and Genetics of ADHD;191
16.3;Clinical Features of ADHD in Adults;192
16.4;Assessment and Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults;193
16.5;General Principles of Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults;194
16.6;Stimulants in the Treatment of Adults with ADHD;195
16.7;Nonstimulant Medications in the Treatment of Adults with ADHD;200
16.8;Clinical Strategies for the Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults;204
16.9;Combined Pharmacotherapy;206
16.10;Summary;207
16.11;References;207
17;Chapter 10. Career Impact: Finding the Key to Issues Facing Adults with ADHD;212
17.1;Introduction;212
17.2;Barriers to Realistic Career Decision Making;212
17.3;Starting Out with a Realistic Picture;214
17.4;Reframing and Involvement;217
17.5;Client Involvement and Developing Self-Determination;218
17.6;The Role of the Professional as Mentor and Facilitator;219
17.7;Practical Tools and Strategies for Career Decision Making;221
17.8;Gaining Control of the Decision;223
17.9;Generating Reasonable Alternatives;225
17.10;Living with the Consequences Without Suffering;226
17.11;Managing Uncertainties and Assessing Risk Tolerance;227
17.12;Conclusion;228
17.13;References;229
18;Chapter 11. What Clinicians Need to Know About Legal Issues Relative to ADHD;230
18.1;Introduction;230
18.2;Two Statutes;231
18.3;Individual with a Disability;231
18.4;Otherwise Qualified;238
18.5;The Right to Reasonable Accommodation;240
18.6;The Professional’s Opinion;241
18.7;Conclusion;242
18.8;Notes;242
18.9;References;243
19;Chapter 12. Making Marriages Work for Individuals with ADHD;244
19.1;Overview;245
19.2;Foundations: Setting the Initial Stages of Therapy;246
19.3;Two Therapeutic Approaches;247
19.4;Supplemental Interaction Strategies;258
19.5;Substance Abuse in the Relationship;261
19.6;Assuming Individual Responsibility;263
19.7;Summary;264
19.8;References;264
20;Chapter 13. Families and ADHD;266
20.1;Introduction;266
20.2;Effects of ADHD on Home and Family;267
20.3;Parenting and Marriage;270
20.4;Good Parenting and Straight Thinking;273
20.5;Managing Family Life: What to Do;276
20.6;Summary;285
20.7;References;285
21;Chapter 14. Life Coaching for Adult ADHD;286
21.1;Claire’s Story;286
21.2;What Is Personal Coaching?;287
21.3;What Is ADHD Coaching?;287
21.4;How Coaching Helped Claire;288
21.5;Theoretical Underpinnings of ADHD Coaching;288
21.6;The Precepts of ADHD Coaching;290
21.7;The Process of Coaching;291
21.8;How Does Coaching Work?;292
21.9;Distinguishing Coaching from Other Services;297
21.10;The Power of Collaboration;298
21.11;Coaching Is Never a Substitute for Therapy;299
21.12;Issues That Can Complicate the Coaching Process;299
21.13;Finding and Choosing a Coach;300
21.14;Creating the Right Match;300
21.15;Qualities to Look For in a Coach;301
21.16;Conclusion;302
22;Chapter 15. Lifestyle Issues;304
22.1;Theoretical Underpinnings;305
22.2;Lifestyle Management Model;305
22.3;Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses;306
22.4;Maximizing Medication;308
22.5;Achieving Balance and Establishing Long-Term Goals;308
22.6;Planning to Attain Goals: The Day Planner;311
22.7;Organizing “Things”;313
22.8;Conclusion;315
22.9;References;316
23;Index;318