About the Author |
| Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in West Chester, PA, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. He presents frequently on ADHD and related topics to both professionals and members of the public. |
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Summary
8 hours CE
Ari Tuckman, Psy.D.
This highly readable book provides everything that clinicians need to know to work with ADHD adults. It begins with a chapter on diagnosing ADHD in adults, followed by brief coverage of the physiological bases of the disorder and then a discussion of the myriad effects that ADHD can have on an adult’s life.
The bulk of the book explains in detail a four part integrative treatment model that includes education, medication, coaching, and therapy. Specifically meant for clinicians, this book takes the best of what the science tells us about ADHD, then mixes it with a healthy dose of clinical experience, to create a highly useful guide to working with this interesting and underserved population. The author’s website has a large collection of client handouts and clinician forms available for free download.
Learning Objectives
- understand how to diagnose ADHD in adults, including how to
differentiate it from comorbid conditions
- understand the impact of ADHD on an adult’s life
- understand the importance of educating clients about ADHD
- understand the benefits and side effects of commonly prescribed ADHD
medications
- understand how to integrate coaching into therapy with these clients
Table of Contents
Introduction
- Understanding Adult ADHD
- Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
- Neurological Bases of ADHD
- Impact of ADHD on an Adult’s Life
- : The Integrative Treatment Model
- Education as a Therapeutic Technique
- Medications and Other Biological Treatments
- Coaching: More than Obvious Advice
- Adapting Psychotherapy for the ADHD Adult
244pp
Difficulty Level: Beginning to Intermediate
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