Not long ago, conventional wisdom held that ADHD was a disorder of
childhood only--that somewhere during puberty or adolescence, the child
would outgrow it. Now we know better: the majority of children with the
disorder continue to display symptoms throughout adolescence and into
adulthood. It is during the teen and young adult years that the
psychological and academic needs of young people with ADHD change
considerably, and clinical and campus professionals are not always
sufficiently prepared to meet the challenge.
College Students with ADHD is designed to bring the professional
reader up to speed. The book reviews the latest findings on ADHD in high
school and college students, assessment methods, and pharmacological and
nonpharmacological interventions. Practical guidelines are included for
helping young adults make the transition to college, so they may cope
with their disorder and do as well as possible in school and social
settings. Coverage is straightforward, realistic, and geared toward
optimum functioning and outcomes. Among the topics featured:
- Background information, from current statistics to diagnostic
issues.
- ADHD in high school adolescents.
- ADHD in college students: behavioral, academic, and psychosocial
functioning.
- Assessment of ADHD in college students.
- Psychosocial/educational treatment of ADHD in college students.
- Pharmacotherapy for college students with ADHD.
- Future directions for practice and research.
The comprehensive information in College Students with ADHD provides a
wealth of information to researchers and professionals working with this
population, including clinical and school psychologists, school and
college counselors, special education teachers, social workers,
developmental psychologists, and disability support staff on college
campuses, as well as allied mental health providers.
