Attention Deficit Disorder
Practical Coping Mechanisms
2nd Edition
Published on 4. December 2006
Book
Hardback
408 pages
978-0-8493-3099-5 (ISBN)
Description
Completely revised and updated, this Second Edition spans every issue related to ADD care and treatment. New chapters focus on emerging issues, the overlap of sleep disorders, how sleep disorders mimic ADD/ADHD and/or increase the symptoms, ADHD and sleep apnea, ADHD and restless legs or periodic limb movements in sleep, sleep in children, adolescents and adults, the aged population, ADD and women, novel treatment approaches, including a new cognitive training program, methods to diagnosis ADD/ADHD and separate it from other overlapping disorders, and mis-diagnosis.
Reviews / Votes
"...[the] review of the literature is sound, their description and causal explanations of symptoms commendable, and their analysis of practical coping methods top-notch....The volume should be required reading for all teachers and will help parents and physicians alike."-Choice (for previous edition)
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Illustrations
20 s/w Abbildungen, 14 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 6 s/w Tabellen
6 Tables, black and white; 14 Halftones, black and white; 20 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
667 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-3099-5 (9780849330995)
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Additional editions
E-Book
12/2006
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€172.99
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E-Book
12/2006
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€172.99
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Previous edition
Book
11/1998
1st Edition
CRC Press
€42.08
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Persons
Lisa V. Blitz, Barbara C.Fisher
Content
What is ADHD? Problem of Over-Diagnosis and Mis-Diagnosis. The Subtypes of ADHD: Inattentive, Combined, Hyperactive. Reasons for the Over-Diagnosis: Co-Associated Physical Disorders. Reasons for the Over-Diagnosis: Co-Associated Emotional Disorders. ADD and Sleep Disorders. ADD and Auditory Processing. Primary Problematic Issues to Watch for in ADD Children. Assessment and It's Importance for Accurate Diagnosis of ADD. Step by Step Diagnostic Assessment of ADD for the Clinician, What to Look for During the Evaluation Process. Using the 24-hour EEG to Diagnose Seizure. After the Evaluation: Developing a Treatment Plan. ADD and Being Female. ADD and Aging Gracefully. The Affect of ADD Upon the Family System. Living with ADD in a Marriage. ADD in the Academic Setting Is it Over-used? Addressing the Sleep Issues. Medication Options. Working with the Schools for Services. Keys to Maintaining One's Mental Health in a Changing World. Maintaining Your Physical Health with Weight/Strength Training. Cognitive Training Programs
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