Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Recognition, Reality & Resolution / Edition 1

ADHD is a common, complex and yet often misunderstood condition, affecting children, adolescents and adults. It causes a wide range of difficulties with concentration, impulse control, hyperactivity, motivation and time awareness. This can often lead to school failure, expulsion, and emotional, behavioral and social problems.

An estimated two per cent of the population suffers from ADHD. To ensure their effective treatment, three critical areas need to be addressed. Parents, teachers and professionals must become aware of the possibility of ADHD (symptoms can mimic other medical and environmentally related conditions, which can make accurate recognition difficult). Second, the reality of coping with ADHD in its many forms, both for individuals with the condition and those around them, must be acknowledged and understood. Finally, there is a need for a holistic approach to the assessment and management of ADHD to ensure the most effective resolution for individuals.

The author gives an overview of the condition based on the broad internationally recognized approach to ADHD, which takes account of its biological as well as environmental elements. He discusses appropriate management guidelines, which include consideration of medication as well as psychosocial and educational strategies.

The book aims to be a comprehensive and authoritative text on ADHD, its causes and management currently available in the UK. It provides a practical guide to the process of dealing more effectively with ADHD, from initial recognition to effective management strategies via assessment and diagnosis. It is intended for parents, teachers and other professionals to facilitate appropriate understanding and support for this distressing condition

About The Author:

Kewley, G. D.

Table Of Contents:

PrefacePt. 1What do you notice?Pt. 2What can it be?Ch. 1Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder23Ch. 2Core Features31Ch. 3Co-existing Conditions (Co-morbidity)40Ch. 4Other Common Problems54Ch. 5ADHD and Intelligence61Ch. 6ADHD and Age65Pt. 3How to find out?Ch. 7The Assessment81Pt. 4What can be done?Ch. 8Effective Management of ADHD – a multi-modal approach91Ch. 9Medical Management of ADHD95Ch. 10What can Parents do?125Ch. 11What can Teachers do?145Ch. 12The Long-term Outlook159Ch. 13Tom – A Real-Life Story164Pt. 5The Broader PictureCh. 14The Causes of ADHD175Ch. 15The Biological Basis of Crime184Ch. 16Professionals and Services for ADHD197Ch. 17Where now?211App. 1: Further Reading219App. 2: DSM Criteria239App. 3: Helpful Addresses244Index246

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