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Clinical guidance, research and deeper study.

Material for readers who want professional documents, scientific explanations and more demanding books or lectures.

Clinical guideline

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87)

NICE

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The principal UK clinical guideline for recognition, diagnosis, information, treatment and continuing support.

Cost
Free
Coverage
England and Wales; internationally accessible
Evidence
National evidence-reviewed clinical guideline
Link and source checked 2 September 2026.
Long-form professional video

RCPsych workshop: ADHD in adults

Professor Philip Asherson; hosted by UKAAN

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A Royal College of Psychiatrists workshop recording on adult ADHD assessment and treatment.

Cost
Free
Coverage
UK; online
Evidence
Professional workshop recording from a recognised UK adult ADHD specialist
Keep in mind
Recorded in 2012. Use current NICE guidance for present-day treatment decisions.
Link and source checked 3 September 2026.
Professional PDF

ADHD in adults: good practice guidelines (CR235)

Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland Adult ADHD Working Group

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Detailed clinical guidance for psychiatrists on assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Cost
Free
Coverage
Scottish service context; many clinical principles have wider UK relevance
Evidence
Professional-body clinical guidance
Keep in mind
Use NICE and current local policy for decisions outside its Scottish service context.
Link and source checked 2 September 2026.
Professional PDF

The World Federation of ADHD Guide

World Federation of ADHD

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A detailed international guide covering neurobiology, lifespan assessment, psychosocial planning, treatment and communication.

Cost
Free
Coverage
International
Evidence
Federation-hosted professional guide
Keep in mind
Published in 2019 and not a substitute for current UK guidance. The direct file uses the federation's development subdomain and needs periodic link checking.
Link and source checked 2 September 2026.
Research-focused book

ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says

Russell A. Barkley, Kevin R. Murphy and Mariellen Fischer

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A demanding synthesis based on two major adult ADHD studies.

Cost
Purchase or library access required
Coverage
International; available in the UK
Evidence
Academic publisher and recognised researchers
Keep in mind
First published in 2007; this paperback edition was published in 2010. Useful foundational evidence, but newer research should also be checked.
Link and source checked 5 September 2026.
Professional treatment manual

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction

Mary V. Solanto

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A session-by-session clinician manual for a structured adult ADHD group programme.

Cost
Purchase required
Coverage
International; available in the UK
Evidence
Clinician-authored manual with a described evidence base
Keep in mind
Copyright 2011; this paperback edition was published in 2013. Written for therapists and trainees, and should be read alongside newer research and current guidance.
Link and source checked 5 September 2026.