ADHD in Adults: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Daily Life

ISBN-13: 9783384530387 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 245 str.

Bendis A. I. Saage - English

Opis

This comprehensive ADHD guide provides adults with practical strategies for managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in daily life and professional settings.The book begins with detailed information about ADHD in adults, including reliable self-test methods to help answer the question 'Do I have ADHD?' Readers will learn about the specific manifestations of adult ADHD and ADD, and how these conditions differ from childhood presentations.A significant portion focuses on ADHD at work, offering concrete tools for career success with ADHD. Topics include workplace accommodations, communication strategies with supervisors and colleagues, and methods for optimizing performance in professional environments.The therapy tools section presents various treatment approaches for ADHD in adulthood, including:- Behavioral therapy techniques- Medication management- Stress reduction strategies- Organization systems- Time management methodsPractical chapters on daily organization address common challenges faced by adults with ADHD, providing structured approaches for:- Household management- Financial planning- Relationship maintenance- Schedule coordinationThe book emphasizes evidence-based ADHD therapy for adults while acknowledging individual differences in symptom presentation and treatment response. Readers will find actionable strategies for:- Improving focus and concentration- Managing impulsivity- Developing effective routines- Building sustainable organizational systemsWhether newly diagnosed or long aware of their ADHD, readers will discover practical tools to support their journey toward successful management of adult ADHD/ADD in both personal and professional contexts.