ADHD in adults: what the science says

Introduction. History and Prevalence of ADHD in Adults. Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD in Adults. Defining ADHD in Adults: Making the Diagnosis in the UMASS and Milwaukee Studies. DSM Symptom Utility and the Issue of Age of Onset. Impairment in Major Life Activities. Identifying New Symptoms of ADHD in Adulthood. Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders and Psychological Maladjustment. Educational and Occupational Functioning. Drug Use and Antisocial Behavior. Health, Lifestyle, Money Management, and Driving. Sex, Dating and Marriage, Parenting, and Psychological Adjustment of Offspring. Neuropsychological Functioning. Summary, Conclusions, and Treatment Implications.