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Clinical and Research InterestsDr. Solanto's clinical and research interests are centered on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan, including: Cognitive and behavioral functioning of children with ADHD Clinical effects and mechanisms of action of stimulant medications Characteristics of the subtypes of ADHD in children and adults Cognitive-Behavioral treatment of ADHD in Adults Cognitive-Behavioral treatment of ADHD in College StudentsAwards Dr. Solanto has been the recipient of multiple NIH grants including a grant from NIMH to support development of a cognitive-behavioral intervention to treat adult ADHD American Journal of Psychiatry (2010). This CBT intervention was recognized as Innovative Program of the Year by CHADD (2011). Dr. Solanto received a Fulbright US Scholar Award to teach and conduct research on ADHD in college students in the Netherlands (2017-2018) BooksSolanto, M.V., Arnsten, A., Castellanos, F.X. (Eds.) (2001). Stimulant Drugs and AD/HD: Basic and Clinical Neuroscience. New York: Oxford University Press. Solanto, M. V. (2011). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction. New York, N.Y.: Guilford Press.Selected Recent PublicationsSolanto, M.V. (2019). The Prevalence of "Late-Onset" ADHD in a Clinically Referred Adult Sample. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23 (9):1026-1034. Solanto, M.V. & Surman, C. (2018). Response of Older Adults to Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy for ADHD. ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (Official Journal of the World Federation of ADHD). 10 (3):223-235.Leikauf, J. & Solanto, M.V. (2016). Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Internalizing Symptoms, and Executive Function in Adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 21 (8), 701-711.Adler, LA., Solanto, M.V., Escobar, R., Lipsius, S., & Upadhyaya, H. (2016). Executive Functioning Outcomes Over 1 Year of Atomoxetine for Adults with ADHD and Relationship to Maintenance of Response and Relapse. Epub ahead of print, 2016 Aug 13, Journal of Attention Disorders.Membership on Professional Advisory BoardsChildren and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) American Professional Society for Research in ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)