title: Neuropsychological function in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Psychopharmacology Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkma Street, WACC 725, Boston, MA 02114, USA. larry_seidman@hms.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Larry J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Seidman
authors.forename: Alysa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: Ronna
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.forename: Eve
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Valera
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Crum
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Matthews
mesh_terms: 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