Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Concepts, Controversies, New Directions
Herausgeber: McBurnett, Keith; Pfiffner, Linda

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Compiling the expertise and research of many of the most widely-cited opinion leaders in the field, this reference spans the etiology, assessment, and management of ADHD and covers all the essential data required to care for patients with this disorder including clinical definitions, psychosocial management approaches, medication dosing ranges, and trends in public policy and third-party reimbursement.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 442
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 162mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 708g
• ISBN-13: 9780824729271
• ISBN-10: 0824729277
• Artikelnr.: 22262629

Autorenporträt

Keith McBurnett, Linda Pfiffner

Inhaltsangabe

The Diagnosis and How We Got There. Differential Diagnosis of Attention and
Auditory Processing Disorders. Clinical Testing of Intelligence,
Achievement and Neuropsychological Performance in ADHD. Self-Esteem and
Self-Perceptions in ADHD. The Family Context of ADHD. Comorbidity as an
Organizing Principle. Dysfunctions of Attention, Learning, and Central
Auditory Processing. Neuroanatomy of ADHD. Interactions Among Motivation
and Attention Systems. Where is the 'Attention Deficit' in ADHD? The Dual
Pathway Hypothesis of ADHD. Cortical Excitability in ADHD as Measured by
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Assessment and Remediation of
Organizational Skills Deficits in Children with ADHD. School Consultation
for the Mental Health Professional Working with ADHD. Daily Report Cards.
Tailoring Psychosocial Treatment for ADHD-Inattentive Type. Social Skills
Training. Parent Training in the Treatment of ADHD. Summer Treatment
Programs for Children with ADHD. Organizing and Financing Services.
Principles of Medication Titration. Clinical Assessment of Pre-Schoolers.
Psychosocial Treatment for Adolescents. ADHD in Girls.