Description
Book SynopsisState-of-the-art guidance on the effective assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD * New updated edition * Provides guidance on multimodal care and diversity issues * Includes downloadable handouts
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Description 1.1 Terminology 1.2 Definition 1.3 Epidemiology 1.3.1 Prevalence and Incidence 1.3.2 Sex 1.3.3 Age 1.3.4 Culture 1.4 Course and Prognosis 1.5 Differential Diagnosis 1.5.1 Behavioral Conditions 1.5.2 Emotional Conditions 1.5.3 Neurologic or Developmental Conditions 1.5.4 Environmental and Psychosocial Factors 1.5.5 Physical and Medical Conditions 1.6 Comorbidity 1.6.1 ODD/CD 1.6.2 Anxiety 1.6.3 Mood 1.6.4 Bipolar Disorder 1.6.5 Learning Disorder 1.6.6 Tics/ASD 1.6.7 Substance Use Disorders 1.6.8 Sleep Issues 1.7 Diagnosis 1.7.1 Diagnostic Interviews 1.7.2 Rating Scales 1.7.3 Psychoeducational Testing 1.7.4 Neuropsychological Testing 1.7.5 Laboratory Testing 2 Theories and Models of ADHD in Children 2.1 Neurobiological Factors in ADHD 2.1.1 Genetic Contributions 2.1.2 Neurological Factors 2.1.3 Cognitive Determinants 2.2 Environmental Risk Factors 2.2.1 Pre-, Peri-, and Postnatal Factors 2.2.2 Environmental Toxins 2.2.3 Dietary Factors 2.3 Psychosocial Factors 2.4 Interactions Between Neurobiological, Environmental, and Psychosocial Factors 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Assessment Procedures 3.1.1 General Considerations 3.1.2 Developmental History 3.1.3 Clinical Interviews 3.1.4 Behavioral Rating Scales 3.1.5 Differential Diagnosis/Comorbidities 3.1.6 Testing 3.2 The Decision-Making Process 3.3 Treatment Considerations 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Psychopharmacology 4.1.2 Stimulant Medications 4.1.3 Nonstimulant Medications 4.1.4 Psychosocial/Behavioral Therapies 4.1.5 Behavioral Parent Training 4.1.6 Behavioral Peer Interventions 4.1.7 Behavioral Classroom Management 4.1.8 Academic Interventions and Organizational Skills Training 4.1.9 School Accommodations 4.1.10 Neurofeedback and Cognitive Training 4.1.11 Psychoeducation 4.2 Mechanisms of Action 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.5 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatment 4.6 Multicultural Issues 5 Case Vignettes 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
