Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was once considered a childhood disorder that would be outgrown but is now recognized as a disease that can persist into adulthood and even for a lifetime. ADHD in Adults is a quick, easy-to-use reference for practitioners providing critical information about ADHD in adults.

Written by the leading authority on ADHD, Dr. Barkley discusses causes, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment options with clear explanations. This essential guide features sidebars, definitions, references, and end-of-chapter key concepts review. ADHD in Adults is a must-have resource for every practitioner caring for adults with ADHD.

Reviews

“With this book, Dr. Barkley offers unique perspectives and insights generated from a large 20-year prospective study of this disorder from childhood to adulthood. The concise presentation of clinically relevant information is a useful tool for those practitioners treating ADHD across the lifespan.”
David W. Goodman, MD
Assistant Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Suburban Psychiatric Associates, LLC Director, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland

"Comprehensive, well written, and enjoyable to read. A highly valuable resource for clinicians and patients by one of the preeminent thought leaders in the ADHD field.”
Lenard Adler, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry Director, Adult ADHD Program, NYU School of Medicine Author of Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD

“Meticulously written with great scholarly application. An extraordinary compilation of developmentally relevant and pragmatic information.”
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital Author of Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids

“An amazing gift from Dr. Barkley to the professional community and to individuals with ADHD. This is a ‘must read’ for professionals who work with adults with ADHD.”
Steven A. Safren, PhD
Director, Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital Author of Mastering Your Adult ADHD

“A brief and expert summary of our most up-to-date understanding of adult ADHD. For any clinician working with adult psychiatric illness, I can think of no more productive endeavor than spending the brief time required to read through this text.”
James J. McGough, MD
Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital