ABSTRACT

This exciting new resource offers a comprehensive guide to ADHD, the most frequently diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder and one of the most researched areas in child mental health. It brings together high-level research with the latest scholarship and applies them to practice, providing a unique and innovative perspective. Inside readers will find a critical presentation of current scientific knowledge regarding the nature, etiology, diagnosis, and management of the disorder. The book covers ADHD from infancy to adulthood and presents the whole range of possible comorbidities. The authors explore the topic from the perspective of researchers, academics, and clinicians while also offering a structured assessment procedure, a complete early intervention and treatment program, as well as illuminative case studies and practical tools for educators.

part I|158 pages

The Nature of ADHD

chapter 1|20 pages

The History of ADHD

chapter 3|19 pages

Developmental Course and Outcome of ADHD

chapter 4|9 pages

Epidemiology of ADHD

chapter 5|16 pages

Causality of ADHD

chapter 6|13 pages

Theories of ADHD

chapter 7|64 pages

Comorbidity

part II|40 pages

Clinical Assessment of ADHD

chapter 9|14 pages

The Diagnostic Criteria of ADHD

chapter 10|20 pages

Measures and Methods of Diagnosis

part III|105 pages

Treatment of ADHD

chapter 11|31 pages

Interventions for ADHD

chapter 12|45 pages

The Multilevel Approach of ADHD

chapter 13|8 pages

Treatment of ADHD in Adults

chapter 14|19 pages

Case Studies