Abstract
There is now considerable evidence that ADHD often persists into adulthood. ADHD in adults is less common than ADHD in children. Nonetheless, in cases that persist into adulthood, the functional impairments, psychiatric comorbidities, neuropsychological and neurobiological anomalies, and treatments are highly comparable to those seen in children. And although the response of adults with ADHD to the ADHD medications appears high and comparable to that seen in child ADHD, new psychosocial treatments may be required to address the more varied forms of impairments in major life activities in adults than is the case for children with ADHD.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood |
| Subtitle of host publication | Assessment and Treatment: Second Edition |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
| Pages | 113-134 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470505182 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adult ADHD
- DSM
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Substance
- Use disorders (SUDs)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology