Science of ADHD - A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Published on 13. August 2010
Software
Other digital
352 pages
978-1-4443-2817-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Science of ADHD addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints. The author utilises the very latest studies to present a reasoned account of ADHD and its treatment. Provides an up-to-date account of the neuroscience of ADHD, and the limitations of such research Addresses the scientific status of ADHD from an objective and evidence-based standpoint without recourse to emotional and uninformed argument Describes and discusses the ever increasing scientific evidence As a parent of a child with ADHD, the author has first-hand experience of the subject matter, and a unique understanding of the information parents require on the subject
Reviews / Votes
"This is a really useful book and covers just about everything you want to know about ADHD." ( Young Minds Magazine , 21 March 2013) "Overall the book provides an excellent platform, and the impressive list of references means that the reader can explore much farther in their area of interest." (The Psychologist, 1 July 2011)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4443-2817-2 (9781444328172)
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E-Book
03/2011
Wiley-Blackwell
€22.99
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E-Book
07/2010
Wiley-Blackwell
€22.99
Available for download
Person
Chris Chandler is Principal Lecturer in Psychobiology at London Metropolitan University. Chandler's research interests have previously centred on the role of dopamine in behaviour. He is currently involved in projects researching the addiction and changes that can occur in information processing. He teaches on the biological aspects of behaviour, including ADHD and addiction.
Content
Acknowledgments. Preface. 1. What is ADHD? 2. Diagnosis, Epidemiology and Comorbidity. 3. Causality and the environmental hypotheses of ADHD. 4. Psychological theories of ADHD. 5. The Genetics of ADHD. 6. The Neuroscience of ADHD. 7. Psychostimulant Treatment of ADHD. 8. Non-stimulant Medication and Non-pharmacological Treatment. 9. Addiction, Reward and ADHD. 10. The Past, Present and Future Science of ADHD. Glossary. References. Index.