BookJan Willer.
Summary: "... Provides a full description of adult ADHD symptoms, based on the most current research, including executive functioning problems, emotional dysregulation, atypical reward sensitivity, and problems with time perception. Recognizing patterns of dysfunction is essential to identify ADHD, so two detailed composite cases are presented, along with supplemental case material. Strengths that may be associated with ADHD are described. Willer offers guidance on providing psychoeducation about cognitive differences in ADHD, which is essential for client self-acceptance and adaptive functioning. Common psychotherapy problems with ADHD clients are addressed, including chronic lateness to sessions, missed appointments, motivation problems, difficulties with homework, and tangentiality. Willer also discusses medications for ADHD, including their benefits, contraindications, and side effects, and reviews the effectiveness of non-traditional treatments." -- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Meet Clara and Troy : two adults with ADHD
Adult ADHD symptoms
Hidden ADHD : presenting problems and comorbidity
Recognizing strengths
A framework for assessment
Medical problems and ADHD : comorbidity and mimics
Assessing family history, childhood and adult development
Assessing adaptive functioning
Psychotherapy goals, structure and challenges
Psychoeducation about cognitive differences
Skills training
Comorbid conditions, emotional distress and dysfunctional cognitions
Medications
Review of other treatments for ADHD.