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The Attention Deficit Answer Book

Autor Alan Wachtel, Michael Boyette
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 1997
Over one million children have been diagnosed with ADHD and Ritalin is the most commonly prescribed drug used to combat the problem. While Dr. Wachtel advocates the use of appropriate medications, including Ritalin, Dexedrine, and anti-depressants, he also believes ADHD is more than a biological problem, affecting a child's self-esteem, social life, and the ability to perform well in school. In this comprehensive book, readers will discover: ?How to get an accurate diagnosis?other disorders can mimic ADHD ?How to select a specialist ?The three classes of medication used and how to determine which one will work best for their child ?The use of behavior modification ?What to do when a child is resistant to treatment ?How to enlist the support of the child's teacher. The Attention Deficit Answer Book expertly guides readers step-by-step through the process of deciding how to best handle their child's particular case. ?The success of related books such as The Myth of the A.D.D. Child shows there is interest in ADHD and its treatment. ?The Attention Deficit Answer Book is accessible, written in a question-and-answer format.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780452279414
ISBN-10: 0452279410
Pagini: 160
Dimensiuni: 135 x 204 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.13 kg
Editura: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC

Cuprins

1. A Complex Condition 2. Getting an Accurate Diagnosis
3. Identifying Treatment Options
4. Ritalin and Other Medications
5. Beyond Medication
6. ADHD and Other Problems
7. ADHD in School
8. Home, Family, and Friends
9. Looking Ahead
10. How to Find Out More
Index

Notă biografică

Alan Wachtel, M.D. clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and is also the founder and director of Family Health Associates, a private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of attention, behavior, and learning disorders. He also tours throughout the country, lecturing on attention and learning disorders.