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Barkley, Russell A., 1949-

ADHD in adults : what the science says / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults Russell A. Barkley, Kevin R. Murphy, Mariellen Fischer. - New York : Guilford Press, c2008. - xii, 500 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 467-488) and index.

History and prevalence of ADHD in adults -- Diagnostic criteria for ADHD in adults -- Defining ADHD in adults: making the diagnosis in the UMASS and Milwaukee studies -- DSM symptom utility and the issue of age of onset -- Impairment in major life activities -- Identifying new symptoms of ADHD in adulthood -- Comorbid psychiatric disorders and psychological maladjustment -- Educational and occupational functioning -- Drug use and antisocial behavior -- Health, lifestyle, money management, and driving -- Sex, dating and marriage, parenting, and psychological adjustment of offspring -- Neuropsychological functioning -- Summary, conclusions, and treatment implications.

ISBN: 9781593855864 (cloth : alk. paper) 1593855869 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007028826

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA795922 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101311781 DNLM 014408445 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Attention-deficit disorder in adults.
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity--psychology.
Adult.
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity--diagnosis.
Data Interpretation, Statistical.
Longitudinal Studies.

LC Class. No.: RC394.A85 / B37 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 616.858 9 BAR

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 190 / B256ab 2008