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Book SynopsisThis third 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, selfesteem, and academic results.
Table of ContentsSection 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 Setion 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 - AdulthoodSection: 18: Adulthood Section 8 - Conclusion, Appendix, Index Conclusion Appendix - useful internet sites Index
