Attention Deficit

Santo J. Triolo

Introduction. Brief Historical Perspective. Contemporary Status. Theory. Recent Theoretical Perspectives. Neuropathological Theory. Critique of the Neuropathological Theory. Normative Theory. Critique of the Normative Theory. Unified Theory of ADHD. Critical Review of the Unified Theory. Theory Building. Understanding Normative Functions. Behavioral Categories of ADHD. Conclusions. DSM-IV Criteria: A Critique for the Diagnosis of Adults. Current Problems with the Diagnosis of Adult ADHD. The Need to Move Beyond the DSM-IV Criteria. Clinical Diagnosis of ADHD. Diagnostic Process. Medical Screening. Clinical interview to Address Symptoms and their History. Collateral Interview. Use of Standardized ADHD Inventories. Analysis of Personality and Emotions. Neuropsychological Testing. Case Studies. Introduction. Relatively Uncomplicated ADHD Cases. Mild ADHD. ADHD was Ruled Out. ADHD with Severe Multiple Comorbid Conditions. Undetermined Diagnosis. Conclusions. Psychotherapeutic Treatment of ADHD Adults. Psychotherapeutic Principles. Process in Psychotherapy. Treatment of Multiple Dysfunctions. Separate Treatment of Other Comorbid Conditions. Pharmacotherapy. Introduction. Stimulant Medications. Antidepressant Medications. Consideration of Alternative Medications. Combined Pharmacotherapy. Conclusions and Practical Recommendations. Epilogue.