{"product_id":"attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-a-clinical-guide-to-diagnosis-and-treatment-for-health-and-mental-health-professionals-9781585621316","title":"Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment for Health and Mental Health Professionals","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Dr. Larry Silver's groundbreaking clinical book incorporates recent research findings on attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), covering the latest information on diagnosis, associated disorders, and treatment, as well as ADHD in adults. \u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eProviding a broad overview of the continuum of neurobiologically based conditions, \u003ci\u003eAttention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e thoroughly reviews disorders often found to be comorbid with ADHD, including specific learning disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, anger regulation problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and tic disorders. \u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eDr. Silver emphasizes that ADHD is a \u003ci\u003elife\u003c\/i\u003e disability that affects not only school performance but also family life, peer interactions, and successful participation in sports and other activities. For about half of the individuals with this disorder, it is also a \u003ci\u003elifetime\u003c\/i\u003e disability—thus, interventions must be considered for each phase of life. \u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eAddressing day-to-day management issues faced by physicians and mental health professionals who see patients with ADHD, this guidebook discusses such practical concerns as how to make a differential diagnosis, work with children and families in a multimodal treatment setting, manage a medication regimen, and explain ADHD to parents. Covering ways to work with the school system as well as new and controversial therapies, this up-to-the-minute book is essential reading for all who care for individuals with ADHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver's \u003ci\u003eAttention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent introduction to the topic and provides the reader with an appreciation of the complexity of this disorder and its treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D. * Attention *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt should be a standard text in staff rooms of schools and in relevant clinics and general medical practices across the world, with a relevant section on that country's law. Larry B. Silver's book is on the whole a useful edition to the growing literature that is available on ADHD.\u003c\/p\u003e * Metapsychology Online Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is well written, both in its language and its organizing principles. Included are the expected reviews of diagnostic criteria and current medications. However, Dr. Silver weaves this information into a broader context of social, family, and educational issues.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Marc Sandrolini, M.D. * Doody's Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Silver, a well-known clinician and author in the field of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to make tireless efforts to contribute to a greater understanding of this illness. . . This is the third edition of this book, and the updates include recent research findings and the latest information on treatment in both children and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e * Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003ePart 1: Introduction and Overview\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Introduction: Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. The Continuum of Neurologically Based Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. History of Attention Disorders Including ADHD\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Etiology of ADHD\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Clinical Findings Suggestive of ADHD\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Establishing the Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003ePart 3: Associated Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Specific Learning Disabilities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Regulatory Disorders and Tic Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Secondary Psychiatric Disorders and Social Difficulties\u003cbr\u003ePart 4: Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Basic Treatment Concepts\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Educating the Individual and the Family\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Clinical Interventions With the Individual, Parents, and Family\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Working With the School System\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Behavioral Management\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Psychopharmacology\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Controversial Therapies\u003cbr\u003ePart 5: Special Topics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. ADHD in Adults\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18. Relevant Educational and Civil Laws\u003cbr\u003ePart 6: Conclusions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19. Conclusions\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Resources\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychiatric Association Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863458316631,"sku":"9781585621316","price":45.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781585621316.jpg?v=1759920660","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-a-clinical-guide-to-diagnosis-and-treatment-for-health-and-mental-health-professionals-9781585621316","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}