ADHD in Adults: A Psychological Guide to Practice (Hardcover)

by Susan Young (Author), Jessica Bramham (Author)
Key Phrases: diary activity plan, diary activity log, behavioural impulsivity, Companion Website, Young-Bramham Programme, Behavioural Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"Written by experienced practitioners in the field…" (Human Givens, January 2007)

‘…recommended as a clear, upbeat, and positive set of modules for the psychological treatment of people suffering from a defined disorder.’ (Journal Of Mental Health, June 2007) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"This volume is a ground-braking first step in standardizing the psychosocial treatment of adults with ADHD."
- Dr Sam Goldstein, University of Utah

"I think it is a uniquely valuable guide to how psychological thinking and treatment can be helpful to adults with ADHD - I recommend it to all professionals taking on this work."
- Professor Eric Taylor, Head of Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry

"What emerges fro this perspective is clinical wisdom. I could see and feel both the patient and the therapy."
- Margaret Weiss, Director of research, ADHD Clinic, Children's and Women's Health Centre, Canada

There is increasing recognition of the prevalence of ADHD in adulthood, which is estimated to be around one percent in the general population. These people have often experienced lifelong underachievement; they feel misunderstood and have not received the help they need. Reflecting the growing awareness of this problem, ADHD in Adults provides a comprehensive account of the presentation of adulthood ADHD, its assessment and treatment.


Written by experienced practitioners in the field, the book introduces a cognitive behavioural model of ADHD from which the authors developed the Young-Bramham Programme. This is a unique, modular framework for assessing and treating people with adulthood ADHD and associated problems using practical intervention techniques. The book is accompanied by the Young-Bramham Programme Companion Website, www.wiley.com/go/adhdadults that provides downloadable materials for use by clients and therapists.


ADHD in Adults is invaluable reading for clinicians working with adult ADHD clients in many different settings including primary care, adult mental health, learning disability, forensic, neuropsychiatry and neuropsychology. It will also be a useful self-help resource for ADHD clients, friends, family and supporters.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 318 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470012315
• ISBN-13: 978-0470012314
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,107,077 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding for counselors and coaches, February 24, 2007

By	A. Schide "ADHD RN" (Ooltewah, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book to get some deeper information about my favorite subject- ADHD. This book indeed fit my requirement for depth which means it is not for the casual reader of ADHD material. I am a healthcare professional who desires to begin a coaching practice in the future. These authors give excellent food for thought as well as specifics in counseling modalities.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Solution, March 4, 2008

By	Muxu "Muxu" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADHD in Adults: A Psychological Guide to Practice (Paperback)

This book is indeed for the more advance and knowledgable, but its a book that all ADHD must have. Its written in a clear manner so even with ADHD one can follow it. It gives answers in depth and with true meaning. I have read a lot of books/articles, www... on ADHD and this one without a doubt is the best. I'm sorry I did not find it earlier. I cannot encourage you to buy it enough. It has numerous explanations, strategies, diaries,... and its all divided into detailed steps so its easy to understand, follow and succed!
Its really amazing that this book is so important for ADHD people and their psiquiatrist, psicologist and coach! It really explains very well their 'cognitive-behavioural model'.
Its all about understanding the mind of the ADHD and how to go about it in the present and future, not so about medication. In comparison with the most popular books this is a real guide, indeed a bible!