About the Book
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder thatcan have serious consequences for academic, emotional, social, and occupational functioning.When ADHD is properly identified and diagnosed, however, there are manyinterventions that have established benefits.This compact and easy to follow guide therefore covers all aspects of the assessmentand management of ADHD in children and adolescents that are relevant in real lifepractice, ranging from diagnosis to the choice of appropriate, empirically supportedinterventions. Both a "how to" reference for use by professional clinicians in their dailywork and an ideal educational reference for students, its most important feature isthat it is practical and reader friendly. Tables, relevant case studies, and marginal notesassist orientation, while suggestions for further reading, support groups, and educationalorganizations provide additional resources. ADHD in adults is covered in a companionvolume in the Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice series.
Table of Contents:
1 Description1.1 Terminology1.2 Definition1.3 Epidemiology1.4 Course and Prognosis1.5 Differential Diagnosis1.6 Comorbidity1.7 Diagnosis2 Theories and Models of ADHD in Children andAdolescents2.1 Neurobiological Factors in ADHD2.2 Environmental Risk Factors2.3 Psychosocial Factors2.4 Interactions Among Neurobiological,Environmental, and Psychosocial Factors3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications3.1 Assessment Procedures3.2 The Decision-Making Process3.3 Treatment Considerations4 Treatment4.1 Methods of Treatment4.2 Psychopharmacology4.3 Psychosocial/Behavioral Therapies4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods4.5 Mechanisms of Action4.6 Treating Children With ADHD and ComorbidConditions4.7 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments4.8 Efficacy and Prognosis4.9 Multicultural Issues5 Case Vignettes5.1 Lakisha (preschool)5.2 Sean (school age)5.3 Andre (adolescent)6 Further Reading
About the Author :
Brian P. Daly, PhD, is assistantprofessor of psychology anddirector of practicum training atDrexel University, Philadelphia,PA. Dr. Daly has authored orcoauthored two books, 26research articles, and 20 bookchapters related to child psychopathology,pediatricchronic illness, and schoolmental health.Aimee K. Hildenbrand, MS, is adoctoral student in the clinicalpsychology program at DrexelUniversity, Philadelphia, PA.She is a student advisoryboard member for the Societyof Pediatric Psychology (APADivision 54) and is a graduatestudent representative of theSPP Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant SpecialInterest Group.Ronald T. Brown, PhD, ABPP, isthe president of the Universityof North Texas at Dallas andprofessor of psychology.Previously he served as theprovost and senior vice presidentfor academic affairs atWayne State University inDetroit, MI. He has providedleadership for a variety ofnational associations.
Review :
This text provides a comprehensive overview of essential information for understanding, assessing, and treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It will be highly useful for undergraduate and graduate students, but its utility may be greatest for the busy clinicianwho needs clear, concise guidelines to ensure the use of evidence-based practices."; Thomas J. Power, PhD, Director, Center for Management of ADHD, Professor of School Psychology in Pediatrics and Psychiatry, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; "As an author of major clinical handbooks and compendia I am very aware that there is a great need for a pithy, evidence-based summation of the scientific literature on ADHD that distills key conclusions to inform clinical practice. The authors have provided just that: They present key clinical facts and practice recommendations that busy clinicians will find highly useful in their daily practice. For students, too, it is a wonderful distillation of essential concepts in the clinical understanding, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents." Russell A. Barkley, PhD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; "Anyone who treats children or adolescents with ADHD should read this comprehensive yet concise book. It provides a wealth of information about everything from evaluations, differential diagnosis, cultural issues, and theoretical models to pharmacological and psychosocial treatment. It also includes some excellent case studies that bring much of this information to life. This book could change the way that you treat young people with ADHD."Steven W. Evans, PhD, Director of Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Professor of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, OH;P
