Table of Contents

Chapter One: Overview of ADHD

•    How common is ADHD?
•    What are the "Knowns" and "Unknowns" of ADHD?
•    Will children with ADHD "Grow Out of It?"

Chapter Two: Diagnosing and Assessing ADHD

•    What are typical characteristics of those with ADHD?
•    What are the specific DSM-IV (TR) criteria for diagnosing ADHD?
•    What assessment techniques can be used to diagnose ADHD?
•    What differentiates ADHD from other disorders?

 Chapter Three: Treating ADHD with Medication 

•    What are stimulant medications, and how are they used to treat ADHD?
•    How safe are stimulant medications for treating ADHD?
•    What options exist for other types of medication treatment?
•    How effective are medication treatments for ADHD?

Chapter Four: Psychological Treatments for ADHD  

•    Why are medications alone not enough?
•    What psychotherapies are most often used to treat children with ADHD?
•    How effective is a Multimodal Therapy approach?
•    What psychological treatments are used for treating adults with ADHD?

Appendix A: Assessment Measures
Appendix B: Differential Diagnosis
Appendix C: The MTA Multimodal Treatment Study

Glossary
References
Index