Overview

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as one of the most common causes oflearning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children. Symptoms include poor concentration,forgetfulness, poor organisation, impulsivity, restlessness, poor social skills, learning difficulties, low selfesteem,and defiant behaviour. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents and healthprofessionals, it is still widely misunderstood.This third edition of ADHD: The Facts provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed, on conventionalmedical and alternative therapies, and on ways of helping children to improve their own behaviour, selfesteem,and academic results. Written by an experienced paediatrician, the book provides practical adviceto help parents understand their child>'s difficulties and how to overcome them. With detailed explanationsof the cause of ADHD, its nature, and treatments of the condition that have proved effective over time,this new edition includes developments in the understanding of conditions that often coexist with it, aswell as problems experienced by adults with ADHD.ADHD: The Facts will be of invaluable assistance to parents of children with ADHD and to teachers,psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and doctors wanting an authoritative, up-to-date,and practical review of the condition.

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Author:   Mark Selikowitz (Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.70cm
Weight:   0.260kg
ISBN:  

9780198867371

ISBN 10:   0198867379
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   13 August 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Section 1 - Introduction 1: What is ADHD? Section 2 - Some characteristic difficulties 2: Poor concentration 3: Impulsivity 4: Excessive movement 5: Learning difficulties 6: Defiance 7: Low self-esteem 8: Social clumsiness 9: Emotional disorders Setion 3 - The cause of ADHD 10: An impairment in brain function Section 4 - How ADHD is diagnosed 11: Diagnosis and Assessment Section 5 - Multi-modal treatment 12: Home management 13: School management 14: Behaviour modification 15: Medicines - general principles 16: A guide to specific medicines Section 6 - Unconventional Treatments 17: Unconventional treatments Section 7 - AdulthoodSection: 18: Adulthood Section 8 - Conclusion, Appendix, Index Conclusion Appendix - useful internet sites Index

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Dr Mark Selikowitz is a consultant developmental paediatrician and was the co-founder and director of the Sydney Developmental Clinic - one of the world's largest child development units. He has over 40 years' experience in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood developmental problems. He is the author of four books dealing with such problems, and has co-authored numerous research articles published in international journals. He is in great demand as a speaker.

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