Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder : a clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment for health and mental health professionals / Larry B. Silver.

Author/creator Silver, Larry B.
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : American Psychiatric Pub., ©2004.
Descriptionix, 247 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Ch. 1. Introduction: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Ch. 2. The continuum of neurologically based disorders -- Ch. 3. History of Attention Disorders including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Ch. 4. Etiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Ch. 5. Clinical findings suggestive of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Ch. 6. Establishing the diagnosis -- Ch. 7. Specific learning disabilities -- Ch. 8. Regulating disorders and tic disorders -- Ch. 9. Secondary psychiatric disorders and social difficulties -- Ch. 10. Basic treatment concepts -- Ch. 11. Educating the individual and the family -- Ch. 12. Clinical interventions with the individual, parents, or family -- Ch. 13. Working with the school system -- Ch. 14. Behavioral management -- Ch. 15. Psychopharmacology -- Ch. 16. Controversial therapies -- Ch. 17. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in adults -- Ch. 18. Relevant educational and civil laws -- Ch. 19. Conclusions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003052128
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