| 1. Description of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder | |||
| 1.1 | Terminology | ||
| 1.2 | Definition | ||
| 1.3 | Epidemiology | ||
| 1.3.1 | Prevalence | ||
| 1.3.2 | Gender | ||
| 1.3.3 | Age | ||
| 1.3.4 | Problems in Adulthood | ||
| 1.3.5 | Ethnicity | ||
| 1.4 | Course and Prognosis | ||
| 1.5 | Differential Diagnosis | ||
| 1.6 | Comobidities in AHHD Patients | ||
| 1.7 | Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation | ||
| 2. Theories and Models of ADHD | |||
| 2.1 | Biological Factors in ADHD | ||
| 2.1.1 | Genetic Contributions | ||
| 2.1.2 | Neurological Factors | ||
| 2.1.3 | Cognitive Determinants | ||
| 2.2 | Perinatal Factors in ADHD | ||
| 2.3 | Psychological Factors in ADHD | ||
| 2.4 | Interactions between Biological and Psychological Factors | ||
| 3. Diagnosis and Treatment Indications | |||
| 3.1 | Assessment Procedures | ||
| 3.2 | Specific Assessment Techniques | ||
| 3.3 | The Decision-Making Process | ||
| 3.4 | Treatment Considerations | ||
| 4. Treatment | |||
| 4.1 | Methods of Treatment | ||
| 4.1.1 | Stimulant Medication | ||
| 4.1.2 | Psychotherapy | ||
| 4.1.3 | Combined Pharmacological and Behavioral Interventions | ||
| 4.1.4 | Common Psychological Issues with Adults | ||
| 4.1.5 | Interventions with Teachers and Schools | ||
| 4.1.6 | Social Skills Training | ||
| 4.2 | Mechanisms of Action | ||
| 4.2.1 | Alternative Treatments | ||
| 4.3 | Efficacy and Prognosis | ||
| 4.4 | Variations and Combinations of Methods | ||
| 4.4.1 | Comorbid Conditions | ||
| 4.5 | Problems in Carrying out the Treatments | ||
| 5. Case Vignettes | |||
| 6. Further Reading | |||
| 7. References | |||
| 8. Appendix: Tools and Resources | |||