The Young Hyperactive Child
Answers to Questions About Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment
1st Edition
Published on 5. August 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
178 pages
978-0-86656-670-4 (ISBN)
Description
Leading clinicians and researchers answer crucial questions about the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the school-aged hyperactive child in this comprehensive and informative volume. Research findings and clinical insights are illustrated with case examples, giving practical and scientifically sound information to clinical and education professionals, such as teachers, school psychologists, pediatricians, general and family practitioners, child psychiatrists and psychologists, as well as to parents.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boca Raton, Florida
United States
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-86656-670-4 (9780866566704)
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Content
Contents Introduction - How Are DSM-III and DSM-III(R) Used to Make the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder?
- How Is a Parent Rating Scale Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder?
- How Is a Teacher Rating Scale Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? How Is a Computerized Attention Test Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? How Is Playroom Behavior Observation Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? What Happens to "Hyperactive" Pre-Schoolers?
- What Are Hyperactive Children Like as Young Adults?
- What Do We Know About the Use and Effects of CNS Stimulants in the Treatment of ADD?
- What Do We Know About the Use and Effects of Behavior Therapies in the Treatment of ADD?
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Hyperactive Children: What Do We Know?
- What Is the Role of Group Parent Training in the Treatment of ADD Children?
- What Is the Role of Academic Intervention in the Treatment of Hyperactive Children With Reading Disorders?
- Selected Readings
- Documents and Journal Articles from the ERIC Database
- Index
- How Is a Parent Rating Scale Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder?
- How Is a Teacher Rating Scale Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? How Is a Computerized Attention Test Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? How Is Playroom Behavior Observation Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? What Happens to "Hyperactive" Pre-Schoolers?
- What Are Hyperactive Children Like as Young Adults?
- What Do We Know About the Use and Effects of CNS Stimulants in the Treatment of ADD?
- What Do We Know About the Use and Effects of Behavior Therapies in the Treatment of ADD?
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Hyperactive Children: What Do We Know?
- What Is the Role of Group Parent Training in the Treatment of ADD Children?
- What Is the Role of Academic Intervention in the Treatment of Hyperactive Children With Reading Disorders?
- Selected Readings
- Documents and Journal Articles from the ERIC Database
- Index