Neuropsychological function in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
This article reviews the current state of the literature pertaining to the neuropsychological dysfunctions that are found in children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Be-cause considerable controversy has existed about the nature and validity of adult ADHD, this article will aid clinicians in develop-ing a better understanding of the empirical literature on neuropsychological function in ADHD throughout the lifespan.
Seidman
Larry J
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Pediatric Psychopharmacology Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkma Street, WACC 725, Boston, MA 02114, USA. larry_seidman@hms.harvard.edu
Doyle
Alysa
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Fried
Ronna
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Valera
Eve
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Crum
Katherine
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Matthews
Lauren
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests