ADHD In Adults: Am I ADHD? Interactive Questions For ADHD Assessment: Learn If You Suffer From ADHD - Take This Assessment Test

By Jason Newman

A lot of individuals may be familiar with the term adult ADHD but not really know much more about it. The aim of the author with this book is to not only apprise the reader of what exactly ADHD is by giving a definition and an outline of the symptoms but to provide a self assessment test that anyone can do in the comfort of their home to determine whether or not the possibility of ADHD exists. Of course a doctor has to make the final decision but this information and test can help you to think a bit more about some of the things that you are experiencing and also make you better equipped with questions and answer for the doctor that you go to in order to validate the diagnosis. Based on what is presented attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a disorder that cannot be controlled. The challenge is finding the right set and dosage of medications to help you to do so. When it come to dealing with a disorder you have to take the first step. This book will only help you to be more prepared for the process ahead or make you better understand what someone diagnosed with ADHD is going through.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Release date: Aug 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781630223373

Jason Newman

Jason Newman grew up in a household that had individuals suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and as such developed a keen interest from an early age in ADHD/ADD. This persistence interest lead him to do intense research on the topic to fine workable processes that would help parents, caregivers and friends of an individual with ADHD/ADD manage their daily lives. In college he studied psychology and also behavioral therapy and memory improvement among other courses. From the knowledge that he gained from his research and courses he was able to write a number of books on the subject. He has stated that the research that he has done has made him better able to assist his sibling; who was diagnosed with ADHD and also help him recognize ADHD/ADD traits in others. Jason experience with ADHD/ADD as allowed him to assist individuals with ADHD get the necessary treatment that they need. His work on memory improvement has also helped these individuals organize their daily activities so that they are able to function with effortlessness. Jason is aware that individuals who believe that they have ADHD/ADD find it a demanding thing to deal with and as such explains things as best as possible in this book and his advice can help both individuals diagnosed with ADHD/ADD as well as persons that have to deal with individuals diagnosed on a daily basis.

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ADHD In Adults: Am I

ADHD? Interactive

Questions For ADHD

Assessment

Learn If You Suffer From ADHD - Take This Assessment

Test

By: Jason Newman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Publisher’s Notes

Dedication

About The Author

Understanding ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD

ADHD in Adults

Social Impairments Linked to Adult ADHD

ADHD versus Normal

Facts about ADHD

Disorders associated with ADHD

What Can Be Done?

Making a Diagnosis of Adult ADHD

Conditions similar to ADHD

Evaluating childhood ADHD symptoms

Diagnostic criterion for ADHD

Drugs and Treatments

Medications

VYVANSE

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE (DEXEDRINE)

What type of medication is Adderall?

Methylphenidate (Metadate, Daytrana, Concerta, Ritalin)

Venlafaxine (Effexor) and Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

ATOMOXETINE (STRATTERA)

Helpful suggestions and tips

Relationships

Alternative treatment

Dealing With It and Getting Support

Prevention

Living in the legal world

Sentencing those with ADHD

ADHD Inside The Workplace

Problems with ADHD at Executive Level

CASE IN POINT

Lessons learned with this case

RA and ADA Who Is Eligible For Benefits Under The Law?

How Do RA and ADA Apply in the Workplace?

Who wins - Employer or Employee?

Self Assessment

The ASRS (Adult Self Report Scale) Test

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING MY BOOK

PUBLISHER’S NOTES

Disclaimer

This publication is intended to provide helpful and informative

material. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or condition, nor is intended to replace the advice of a physician. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this

book. Always consult your physician or qualified health-care

professional on any matters regarding your health and before adopting any suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it.

The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, from the use or application of any contents of this book.

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Kindle Edition 2013

Manufactured in the United States of America

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to Nathaniel and how much he was helpful in

getting this book put together and to all my readers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jason Newman grew up in a household that had individuals suffering

from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and as such developed a keen interest from an early age in ADHD/ADD.

This persistence interest lead him to do intense research on the topic to fine workable processes that would help parents, caregivers and

friends of an individual with ADHD/ADD manage their daily lives.

In college he studied psychology and also behavioral therapy and

memory improvement among other courses. From the knowledge that

he gained from his research and courses he was able to write a number of books on the subject. He has stated that the research that he has done has made him better able to assist his sibling; who was

diagnosed with ADHD and also help him recognize ADHD/ADD

traits in others. Jason experience with ADHD/ADD as allowed him to

assist individuals with ADHD get the necessary treatment that they

need. His work on memory improvement has also helped these

individuals organize their daily activities so that they are able to function with effortlessness.

Jason is aware that individuals who believe that they have

ADHD/ADD find it a demanding