Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management, Second Edition,: 10 (Pediatric Habilitation) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 082471962X ISBN 13: 9780824719623

Publisher: CRC Press, 1999

Synopsis

Almost entirely rewritten to reflect advances in the field over the past eight years, the Second Edition of this indispensable reference encompasses all aspects of attention deficit hyper-activity disorder (ADHD) as described by a wide array of professionals and experts-providing an up-to-date, multidisciplinary review of the state of the art and science from both research and clinical perspectives.
Presents innovative new chapters in the areas of:

physiology

differential diagnoses

comorbidity

mimic conditions

therapy

transitions into adulthood

etiologies
With 39 chapters-24 more than the First Edition-Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults, Second Edition

covers the neurochemistry and molecular genetics of ADHD

expands the focus of clinical concern to the wide spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders that may present in varying degrees with attentional problems

offers greater coverage of methylphenidate (Ritalin) treatment, addresses the resurgence in popularity of dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and describes alternative pharmacological approaches

presents detailed descriptions of comorbid disorders and tips for differential diagnosis

describes several distinct and detailed protocols for the institution and monitoring of medication efficacy and side effects

explores the most recent advances in neuroimaging and neurogenetics

highlights and delineates the use of separate probes of learning and adaptive functioning

contains detailed descriptions of disorders that mimic ADHD, such as thyroid disease, pervasive developmental disorders, and sleep deprivation

now includes Points for Parents chapter summaries clarifying many aspects of ADHD

and much more!
Including over 1700 references, tables, drawings, and photographs, Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults, Second Edition is an in-depth guide and ideal for pediatricians and pediatric neurologists; psychiatrists and psychologists; special education teachers; speech, occupational, and physical therapists; speech and language pathologists; audiologists; social workers; pediatric nurses; and graduate and medical students who desire a thorough and comprehensive understanding of ADHD.

About this title

Review

"From the Foreword... Amidst the flurry, hype, misinformation, reactions, counterreactions, confusion, and political controversy [of ADHD], the current volume....is a welcome refuge.... The main contribution of this volume is a needed blend of state-of-the-art scientific information about diagnosis, comorbidity, etiology, therapy, and transition to adulthood with specific headlines, guidelines, and pointers for parents....[the] Points for Parents will be quite useful to many other individuals and groups, including teachers, administrators, clinicians, health care administrators, and a host of other concerned parties.... ...I am grateful that the editors and contributors have given of their time and expertise to educate all of us. "-Stephen P. Hinshaw, Professor Director, Clinical Psychology Training Program Department of Psychology University of California, Berkeley ...this very impressive work provides coverage of the newest and most exciting basic science information about underlying diagnosis, therapy and biological substrates, outcomes, and many other fascinating and challenging issues....should be invaluable not only to professionals concerned about ADHD, but also to countless other adults who both need and seek an up-to-date overview of this exciting and complex topic. - Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience ...The second edition nearly double the size of its predecessor. It now is 710 pages long and contains 39 chapters by 46 authors. It covers clinical information on ADHD in depth and also a broad range of related chapters from neurochemistry to social skills development. ...one of the best and most up-to-date [books on ADHD]...a very useful reference forgraduate students generally and particularly for advanced trainees in the biological sciences. - Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Synopsis

This text was almost entirely rewritten to reflect advances in the field over the past eight years. The Second Edition of this indispensable reference encompasses all aspects of attention deficit hyper-activity disorder (ADHD) as described by a wide array of professionals and experts-providing an up-to-date, multidisciplinary review of the state of the art and science from both research and clinical perspectives. This text presents innovative new chapters in the areas of: physiology differential diagnoses comorbidity mimic conditions therapy transitions into adulthood etiologies. With 39 chapters-24 more than the "First Edition-"Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults, Second Edition" covers the neurochemistry and molecular genetics of ADHD and expands the focus of clinical concern to the wide spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders that may present in varying degrees with attentional problems.

Offering greater coverage of methylphenidate (Ritalin) treatment, this book addresses the resurgence in popularity of dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and describes alternative pharmacological approaches presents detailed descriptions of comorbid disorders and tips for differential diagnosis. Describes several distinct and detailed protocols for the institution and monitoring of medication efficacy and side effects, this book explores the most recent advances in neuroimaging and neurogenetics. It highlights and delineates the use of separate probes of learning and adaptive functioning. Containing detailed descriptions of disorders that mimic ADHD, such as thyroid disease, pervasive developmental disorders, and sleep deprivation now, it includes Points for Parents chapter summaries clarifying many aspects of ADHD.

Including over 1700 references, tables, drawings, and photographs, "Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults, Second Edition" is an in-depth guide and ideal for pediatricians and pediatric neurologists; psychiatrists and psychologists; special education teachers; speech, occupational, and physical therapists; speech and language pathologists; audiologists; social workers; pediatric nurses; and graduate and medical students who desire a thorough and comprehensive understanding of ADHD.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 082471962X
• ISBN 13: 9780824719623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 736
• Editor: Accardo Pasquale