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Book SynopsisA comprehensive approach to accurate ADHD diagnosis In Essentials of ADHD Assessment in Children and Adolescents, the authors provide a clear and informative road map for practitioners seeking to conduct state-of-the-art assessments for one of the most common disorders of childhood.
Table of ContentsForeword xi
Series Preface xiii
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xix
One Understanding ADHD 1
Historical Perspective 2
Overarching Principles 8
Core Features 11
Associated Features and Comorbidity 14
Etiology 20
Epidemiology 25
Summary 30
Test Yourself 30
References 32
Two What the DSM-5 Says About ADHD 45
Organization of the DSM-5 46
DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD 49
How Do I Know if It Is DSM-5 ADHD? 64
Summary 64
Test Yourself 65
References 67
Three Assessing ADHD: Goals and Guiding Principles 69
Goals 70
Guiding Principles 78
Summary 99
Test Yourself 100
References 102
Four Components of ADHD Assessment 107
Sequence of Evaluation Components 109
Record Review 111
Interview 113
Clinical Observation 125
Rating Scales 128
Cognitive Testing 133
Summary 148
Test Yourself 149
References 150
Five Putting It All Together: Integrating Findings and Drawing Conclusions 154
Clinical Application of the DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD 155
Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity 163
Dealing with Discrepant Data 179
Beyond Diagnosis 183
Summary 186
Test Yourself 187
References 189
Six Illustrative Case Reports 191
Psychological Evaluation 194
ADHD Evaluation Report 223
Neuropsychological Evaluation 245
Annotated Bibliography 275
About the Authors 277
Index 279
