This book offers detailed examples of individuals who have above average cognitive intelligence, but struggle with executive function impairments of ADHD and significant social-emotional impairments of Asperger syndrome.
Thomas E. Brown, PhD, earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at Yale University and served on Yale faculty for 20 years. He has published five books on ADHD and now directs the Brown Clinic for Attention & Related Disorders in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Section I Starting Points and Potential Destinations; Introduction: The Story of Dan and the Purposes of This Book; 1) Smart Adults with Late-Recognized Asperger Syndrome and Success; Section II Children and Teenagers; 2) Joshua; 3) Sam; 4) Bella; 5) Jeremy; 6) Justin; Section III Young Adults; 7) Anthony; 8) Drew; 9) Sandra; 10) Jorge; Section IV Adults; 11) Richard; 12) Loretta; 13) Gary; Section V Updates on ADHD, Asperger Syndrome and Overlap; 14) ADHD: Problems in the Brain's Self-Management System; 15) Asperger Syndrome: Problems in the Brain's Social-Emotional System; 16) Overlap Between Diagnostic Silos with Complications on Complications; 17) Summary Observations and Resources; References