Beyond Distraction
Understanding ADHD
Published on 10. September 2024
112 pages
979-8-7656-3879-8 (ISBN)
Description
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the second most impactful condition on young people's health in the United States.But ADHD is a complex disorder and is often misunderstood or stereotyped as just a few symptoms. ADHD may present with many different symptoms. Social factors such as age can also affect how the disorder manifests. Recognizing the breadth and complexity of ADHD helps people not only support someone with the disorder but also understand what their options are if they are diagnosed. This timely guide explains the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of ADHD and covers ongoing research into the disorder, coping strategies, and treatments such as therapy options and medication. Find out more about ADHD and gain resources for understanding, treating, and living with it in Beyond Distraction.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Eighth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 13 to 14 years, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Illustrations
Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Graphs; Charts; Illustrations, color
File size
4,45 MB
ISBN-13
979-8-7656-3879-8 (9798765638798)
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Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Information
- Contents
- Introduction What Is ADHD?
- Chapter One ADHD Then and Now
- Chapter Two Symptoms and Causes of ADHD
- Chapter Three Diagnosing ADHD
- Chapter Four Treatment for ADHD
- Chapter Five Coping with ADHD
- Chapter Six Laws and ADHD
- Chapter Seven ADHD Research and the Future
- Glossary
- Source Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Resources
- Further Reading
- Index
- About the Authors
- Photo Acknowledgments
- Back Cover
