Barkley (psychiatry, State U. of New York Upstate Medical U., Syracuse) has invited back contributors to the 1998 handbook to update their treatment of all aspects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This edition include a new chapter on combined therapies and chapter key clinical points. The editor presents the history of this diagnosis--including controversies over its nature and treatment, the International Consensus Statement on ADHD, and a theory of its cause. In 20 other chapters, the North American authors discuss such clinical issues as associated health problems, diagnostic and treatment options for children and adults. The first edition was published in 1981. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)