Medical Treatment of Adhd - A Practical Guide for Clinicians, Counselors, and Parents

This practical and easily navigable book covers the gamut of issues that need to be understood to provide excellent medical care for those with ADHD.

List of contents

Contributors
Preface
Section 1 ADHD Defined
Chapter 1 Introduction: An Overview of ADHD
Chapter 2 Historical Perspective
Chapter 3 Consequences of ADHD
Chapter 4 ADHD-Predominantly Inattentive Presentation
Section 2 Associated Conditions
Chapter 5 Learning Disabilities
Chapter 6 Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Chapter 7 Anxiety, Mood Disorders and ADHD
Chapter 8 Autism and ADHD
Chapter 9 Other Symptoms and Conditions Associated with ADHD
Section 3 Assessment and Treatment
Chapter 10 Assessment
Chapter 11 Medication Management
Chapter 12 Medication for Conditions Associated with ADHD
Chapter 13 Behavior Therapies
Chapter 14 Other Interventions for ADHD
Appendix - Resources
Index

About the author

J. Dennis Odell MD, FAAP medical clinic director at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University for 34 years, also private practice in general and developmental/behavioral pediatrics at Intermountain Budge Clinic from 1984 to 2020.

Summary

This practical and easily navigable book covers the gamut of issues that need to be understood to provide excellent medical care for those with ADHD.

Product details

• Authors: J. Dennis Odell
• Assisted by: J. Dennis Odell (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367494797
• ISBN: 978-0-367-49479-7
• No. of pages: 194
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; MEDICAL / Anesthesiology, MEDICAL / Reference, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Teaching of students with different educational needs