Unraveling the Complexity of ADHD: A Comprehensive Handbook

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a multifaceted condition that often coexists with other psychiatric and learning disorders. Despite its prevalence, ADHD remains poorly understood, and its comorbidities are frequently overlooked. ADHD Comorbidities: Handbook for ADHD Complications in Children and Adults, written by renowned researcher-clinician Thomas E. Brown, bridges this knowledge gap by providing an in-depth exploration of the various ways ADHD intersects with other disorders in both children and adults.

A New Paradigm for Understanding ADHD

Beyond its manifestation as a simple behavior disorder, ADHD is a complex developmental impairment of executive functions in the brain. This handbook offers a groundbreaking perspective, acknowledging that ADHD produces distinct profiles at different stages of development, with significant impairments emerging in adolescence and adulthood when self-management demands increase.

Comprehensive Coverage of ADHD Comorbidities

The book’s 11 chapters provide practical clinical guidance for patients whose ADHD coexists with other disorders, including:

• Aggression
• Mood disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders
• Substance abuse
• Tourette syndrome
• Autistic/Asperger’s disorder spectrum

Each chapter offers actionable advice on assessing and treating complicated ADHD cases, incorporating psychopharmacological, psychosocial, and cognitive therapy approaches. The handbook also delves into tailoring treatment strategies to individual needs and family contexts.

Optimizing Treatment Outcomes

By adapting and adjusting medications and interventions, healthcare professionals can optimize treatment effects for the diverse range of complex ADHD cases. The book provides valuable insights on discerning other disorders when ADHD is the primary complaint and detecting ADHD when its presentation is modified by the presence of other conditions.

With its exhaustive summaries of research and wealth of clinical guidance, ADHD Comorbidities: Handbook for ADHD Complications in Children and Adults is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to better understand and effectively treat the complexities of ADHD.

Product Details:

Published by American Psychiatric Publishing

Publication Date: December 10, 2008

Language: English

ISBN: 9781585621583, 9781585628339