Table of Contents

Preface

PART I. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADULT ADHD

• Chapter 1. How to Tell If a Loved One Has ADHD
• Chapter 2. Looking Below the Surface of Adult ADHD
• Chapter 3. The Facts About ADHD in Adults
• Chapter 4. What Causes ADHD?
• Chapter 5. What Are the Consequences of Untreated ADHD?
• Chapter 6. Is My Loved One at Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders?
• Chapter 7. Can Adult ADHD Be a Good Thing to Have? Some ADHD Success Stories
• Chapter 8. The Impact of an Adult With ADHD on You

PART II. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

• Chapter 9. How to Talk With a Loved One About Getting Professional Help
• Chapter 10. Helping Your Loved One Understand and Accept Adult ADHD
• Chapter 11. What Are the Best Nonmedical Treatments for Adult ADHD?
• Chapter 12. Medications for Managing Adult ADHD
• Chapter 13. Helping Your Loved One Stay on Medication
• Chapter 14. Unproven Treatments for Adult ADHD
• Chapter 15. Roles You Can Adopt to Be of Help
• Chapter 16. Advice for Living With an Adult With ADHD
• Chapter 17. Advice for Work and Education Settings
• Chapter 18. Advice for Addressing Health Risks
• Chapter 19. Government Programs Relevant to Adult ADHD

Appendix

Resources

Index

About the Author