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Informationen zum Autor Dr Mark Selikowitz has over 25 years experience as a Consultant Developmental Paediatrician. He is a co-founder and a director of the Sydney Developmental Clinic! one of the largest child development units in the world. Klappentext ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognized as one of the most common causes of learning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children. Symptoms may include poor concentration! forgetfulness! poor organization! impulsivity! restlessness! poor social skills! learning difficulties! low self-esteem! and defiant behavior. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents and health professionals! it is still widely misunderstood. This second edition of ADHD: The Facts provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed! on conventional medical and alternative therapies! and on ways of helping children to improve their own behaviour! self-esteem! and academic results. Written by an experienced pediatrician! this book features practical advice to help parents understand their child's difficulties and how to overcome them. With detailed explanations of the cause of ADHD! its nature! and the treatments of the condition that have proved effective over time! this new edition includes developments in the understanding of conditions that often co-exist with it! as well as the problems experienced by adults with ADHD. ADHD: The Facts will be of invaluable assistance to parents of children with ADHD and to teachers! psychologists! speech therapists! occupational therapists! and doctors wanting an authoritative! up-to-date! and practical review of the condition. Zusammenfassung ADHD affects up to 5% of people under the age of 18; it typically presents itself during childhood, and is characterized by a persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity. There have been many recent developments in the understanding of ADHD. This highly accessible new edition includes new coverage on the diagnosis and treatments now available. Inhaltsverzeichnis SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION; 1. What is ADHD?; SECTION 2 - SOME CHARACTERISTIC DIFFICULTIES; 2. Poor concentration; 3. Impulsivity; 4. Excessive movement; 5. Learning difficulties; 6. Defiance; 7. Low self esteem; 8. Social clumsiness; 9. Emotional disorders; SECTION 3 - THE CAUSE OF ADHD; 10. An impairment in brain function; SECTION 4 - HOW ADHD IS DIAGNOSED; 11. Diagnosis and assessment; SECTION 5 - MULTI-MODAL TREATMENT; 12. Home management; 13. School management; 14. Behaviour modification; 15. Medicines - General principles; 16. A guide to specific medicines; SECTION 6 - UNCONVENTIONAL TREATMENTS; 17. Unconventional treatments; SECTION 7 - ADULTHOOD; 18. Will he grow out of it?; APPENDIX; Recommended internet sites ...
