The Science of ADHD

The Science of ADHD, 2nd Edition, by Chris Chandler and published by Wiley-Blackwell, is a textbook that delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and its clinical management. The text establishes its foundation by framing ADHD within current understandings of neurodevelopment and neurodiversity. In addition, it integrates updated diagnostic criteria to help readers evaluate contemporary scientific models.

The material synthesizes key scientific literature across psychobiology, genetic research, and ADHD neuroscience. By connecting these areas to broader psychological theories of ADHD, the text demonstrates how neurological mechanisms and genetic factors relate to observed behavioral patterns. Readers learn to analyze empirical findings while assessing how researchers study the underlying biological architecture of the condition.

This textbook supports undergraduate and postgraduate university courses in psychology and neuroscience, particularly modules focused on psychobiology or developmental disorders. Beyond academic coursework, the volume functions as an accessible informative reference for parents and educators who require a clear grounding in scientific perspectives on ADHD.